The Alberta Party has disqualified Edmonton-Ellerslie candidate Yash Sharma after he attended an event "that was critical of an Indian Supreme Court decision to allow women of menstruating age to attend an ancient temple," the party announced Monday. In an emailed statement, party leadership said its provincial board, including Leader Stephen Mandel, voted unanimously Monday evening to disqualify Sharma after becoming aware of his attendance at the weekend event. "This candidate's comments and conduct do not reflect Alberta Party values, and we will not tolerate discrimination in any form," party president Rhiannon Hoyle said in the statement. "The Alberta Party strongly supports equality for all and believes an independent judiciary is key to a healthy democracy and society." The Alberta Party is holding its annual general meeting Saturday in Edmonton.

Source: CBC News October 16, 2018 13:18 UTC