Priti Obhrai-Martin, daughter of late Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai, is running for the Liberal Party in Calgary East. This decision marks a significant shift from her upbringing in Conservative politics, where she actively participated in her father's campaigns.
Obhrai-Martin states that her father's evolving views and a personal experience climbing Mount Meru contributed to her decision. She highlights her father's admiration for Mark Carney's handling of the 2008-2009 economic crisis as a key factor in her political realignment.
Obhrai-Martin's experience includes managing her father's leadership campaign and her husband's unsuccessful Wildrose Party nomination bid. She faces a competitive field of candidates from various parties in the Calgary East riding. Professor Lori Williams highlights Obhrai-Martin's strong Conservative connections and name recognition as significant factors in the election.
Obhrai-Martin acknowledges disappointing some within the Conservative Party but believes her decision aligns with her father's belief in progress. She expresses pride in her choice while acknowledging her sentimental connection to her past.