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ACT Candidate Rahul Chopra Rejects Race-Based Funding

6/16/2025

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Rahul Chopra, an ACT candidate in New Zealand, passionately condemned a recent speech by Te Pati Maori, claiming it sowed division instead of fostering unity. He firmly opposed race-based funding, championing equal support based on individual needs. Chopra underscored ACT's dedication to upholding individual rights and ensuring opportunities for every New Zealander, irrespective of their ethnicity.

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Rahul Chopra, an ACT candidate in New Zealand, passionately condemned a recent speech by Te Pati Maori, claiming it sowed division instead of fostering unity. He firmly opposed race-based funding, championing equal support based on individual needs. Chopra underscored ACT's dedication to upholding individual rights and ensuring opportunities for every New Zealander, irrespective of their ethnicity.