Singh says he won’t attend events featuring people who promote political violence
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will no longer attend events where people advocate violence — as long as he’s made aware of their beliefs beforehand.
Singh said Wednesday he categorically rejects all forms of political violence.
“I absolutely draw a distinction between political violence and someone advocating for independence or self-determination,” he told reporters after an NDP caucus meeting.
“That’s up to people to advocate for. There’s clearly a right to to that. (But) if an event promotes violence, I do not accept that. I do not accept violence. Political violence is not something that is acceptable.