Former Liberal MP Addresses Claims He Was Blocked From Re-election Bid Over India Ties

Former Liberal MP Addresses Claims He Was Blocked From Re-election Bid Over India Ties
Liberal MP Chandra Arya walks to a press conference about the first-time home buyer incentive in Ottawa on March 20, 2019. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Former Liberal MP Chandra Arya has responded to allegations the party dropped him as a candidate in the upcoming election because of concerns of foreign interference over his connections in India.

Arya was informed on March 20 that the party revoked his candidacy in the April 28 election for the Nepean riding, which he has represented since 2015. Prime Minister and Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney is contesting the riding for the Liberals this election.