Amid India-Canada Face-Off, Justin Trudeau Faces Deadline From Own Party MPs: 'Leave By October 28'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing opposition from within his own party, as several Liberal MPs are urging him not to seek a fourth term. They have reportedly given him a deadline of October 28 to make a decision.

According to news agency AP, some Liberal MPs warned that Trudeau "must leave by October 28" or face unspecified consequences.

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After meeting with Liberal MPs for three hours, a smiling Trudeau stated that the Liberals are "strong and united".

However, three Liberal MPs confirmed they were among over 20 lawmakers who had signed a letter asking Trudeau to step down before the next election, according to AP. There are 153 Liberal MPs in Canada's House of Commons.

Ken McDonald, a Liberal MP from Newfoundland who admitted to signing the letter, said, "He has to start listening, listening to the people." McDonald, who is not standing for re-election, mentioned that several of his colleagues who plan to contest the next election are anxious due to the party's poor polling numbers and declining popularity.

Trudeau, who has previously expressed his intention to run again, did not answer questions from reporters following the meeting. It is worth noting that no Canadian prime minister has secured four consecutive terms in over a century.

Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, a member of the Liberal Party, remarked, "There is what you would call some palace drama going on right now. And that takes us away from the number one job, which is focusing on Canadians." He acknowledged that not all Liberal MPs are rallying behind Trudeau.

Yvan Baker, a Liberal MP from Ontario, stated, "It's the decision of the leader of the party as to whether he stays on as leader," as reported by AP.

Charles Sousa, a Liberal MP representing a suburban Toronto constituency, revealed that Trudeau is currently considering his position.

Sousa, who did not sign the letter, added, "Trudeau made it very clear that he feels he's the right choice but he appreciates all of what is being said. I respect his decision, whatever that may be."

The Liberal Party has recently suffered setbacks in by-elections in two historically safe constituencies in Toronto and Montreal, casting doubt on Trudeau's leadership.