India, April 29 -- Jagmeet Singh, the Indo-Canadian leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), who has been a vocal supporter of the Khalistan movement, was seen breaking down on camera after losing his seat from Burnaby Central in British Columbia during the Canada elections on Monday. He announced he would step down as party leader once an interim leader is appointed.

The defeat marked a dramatic fall for Jagmeet Singh, who had won a decisive victory in 2017 to become NDP leader.

On Tuesday night, at his campaign headquarters in Burnaby, Jagmeet Singh addressed his supporters, thanked his family, and congratulated Liberal leader Mark Carney on his win.

During his emotional concession speech, Jagmeet Singh fought back tears as he spoke...