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19-year-old Prabjote Lakhanpal becomes Canada's prime minister for a day

Prabjote Lakhanpal now says he wants to the prime minister of Canada- a jot that he has already had for a day.

Prabjote Lakhanpal with Justin Trudeau
Prabjote Lakhanpal with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Source: Facebook

19-year-old Indian origin cancer survivor Prabjote Lakhanpal had his wish granted when he got to become the prime minister of Canada for a day. 

Brampton lad Prabjote could sit in the PM's chair for a day because of 'Make-A-Wish-Canada', a foundation that helps children with life threatening conditions.

Prabjote with Justin Trudeau
Source: Facebook

Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau tweeted this picture with Prabjote in his office

Prabjote who prefers to go by his nickname, PJ, told CTV News that he was very excited about this. He said, as prime minister, his first priority was to fix the economy of Canada.

It took two years for Prabjote's wish to come true. After experiencing the PM's position for a day, PJ told the press that he wants to be the PM one day. 


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By Shamsher Kainth


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