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Where are Trudeau's biggest (non-Canadian) fans? In Karachi, mostly

Where are Trudeau's biggest (non-Canadian) fans? In Karachi, mostly

Karachi is the only non-Canadian city among the top 8 housing Justin Trudeau's Facebook followers
12 Apr, 2016

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is celebrating 2 million likes on his Facebook page today - and an interesting fact has come to light.

According to a video uploaded on Trudeau's Facebook page, the greatest number of his non-Canadian followers hail from one Pakistani city, Karachi.

Are we surprised? Not really.

Here's some reasons why Karachi thinks he's the best:

1) He gets multiculturalism the way leaders of a diverse city like Karachi ought to

Exhibit A:

Trudeau celebrated Vaisakhi or the Punjabi new year with the Sikh community of Canada
Trudeau celebrated Vaisakhi or the Punjabi new year with the Sikh community of Canada

Exhibit B:

Earlier, he chowed down on biryani with the Muslim community in celebration of his election win - Photo courtesy: Usamaa Babar
Earlier, he chowed down on biryani with the Muslim community in celebration of his election win - Photo courtesy: Usamaa Babar

2) He showed our politicians how photo ops are actually done

They don't work unless you're sincere about the cause.

Trudeau was present at the Toronto airport when the first batch of Syrian refugees were due to arrive in December last year. He stuck around to not only personally welcome them, but also make them really feel at home.

This photo op seemed more genuine and heartfelt than the standard political fare:

The incoming refugees were warmly greeted by Trudeau
The incoming refugees were warmly greeted by Trudeau
The littlest of refugees even got a tickle
The littlest of refugees even got a tickle
And he made sure their winter coats will be just right
And he made sure their winter coats will be just right

3) Like many Karachiites, he's equal parts fierce and gentle

He's into boxing...

..and also a baby panda enthusiast!

No wonder, he's so "level-headed"":

4) He totally rocks the desi look

Here he is with his wife Sophie at Toronto International Film Festival, 2012
Here he is with his wife Sophie at Toronto International Film Festival, 2012
He didn't even shy away from a shiny purple kurta
He didn't even shy away from a shiny purple kurta

And he throws a mean bhangra:

He should just be one of us.

Comments

Sheraz Apr 12, 2016 06:22pm
True leader who wants to look after minorities in his country and understand their problems... And wants to solve his country issue instead of interfearing other country matters.
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Najaf Apr 12, 2016 06:25pm
Young, handsome, liberal, tolerant and all the good qualities that one can think of... love this guy! We need more leaders like him.
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Khalid Apr 12, 2016 06:31pm
This young Prime Minister is an example of every single head of the government should behave. I love this guy. What a great leader.
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