Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Dwaralu, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Chandra Arya
20/03/2025
The Liberal Party of Canada revoked Chandra Arya's nomination to run for the party again in his Ottawa riding. The decision came after his earlier removal from the leadership race in January 2025, leaving him without the Liberal nomination for the upcoming federal election.
26/01/2025
Chandra Arya was ruled ineligible to enter the 2025 Liberal Party of Canada leadership race. The party notified him that he could not participate in the contest to replace Justin Trudeau as leader.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Chandrakanth Arya |
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| Known As | Chandra Arya |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (semi bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Sangeetha Arya (English teacher at the Ottawa Catholic School Board) |
Family
| Father | G. Govindaiah (worked in the commercial taxes department) |
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| Mother | Jayalakshamamma (deceased) |
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| Spouse | Sangeetha Arya |
| Children | Siddanth Arya (Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant) |
Career
| Political Party | Liberal Party of Canada |
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| Pre-Politics Career | Worked as an executive in the high-technology sector |
Social Media
| Official Website | https://www.aryacanada.ca/ |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chandra Arya experienced a nomadic childhood, moving to different cities due to his father's job. | |
| 2. He completed his early education in Chitradurga and high school in Ballari, Karnataka. | |
| 3. He is multilingual, fluent in English, French, and Chinese. | |
| 4. In the 2015 federal elections, he won against Conservative candidate Andy Wang with 34,017 votes. | |
| 5. He secured victory again in 2019 and 2021 against his Conservative opponents. | |
| 6. In July 2024, he received a threat from extremist factions after condemning vandalism against a Hindu temple. | |
| 7. In the 2021 election campaign, he faced criticism from the Ottawa Punjabi Association, who put up anti-Arya signs. | |
| 8. In November 2024, he hoisted a saffron triangular flag bearing the 'Om' symbol outside the Canadian Parliament to commemorate Hindu Heritage Month. |