Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, who has been in the news recently for his tussle with India, is now being challenged by his own party. If reports are to be believed, pressure is mounting on Justin Trudeau to resign from the post of Liberal Party leader. Justin Trudeau can resign from the post of Liberal Party leader anytime.

Why Justin Trudeau might have to resign

A media report says that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign as leader of the Liberal Party this week due to internal dissent in the party and declining popularity. The Globe and Mail newspaper, citing sources, said that it is not clear when Trudeau will step down, but his resignation is expected before a key meeting on Wednesday.

Trudeau has been Canada's PM since 2015

Trudeau has been the Prime Minister of Canada since 2015. A source who recently spoke to the Prime Minister said that 53-year-old Trudeau believes that he needs to make a statement before the party meeting (Liberal caucus) so that it does not look like he has been forcibly removed by his own MPs.

Sources said it was unclear whether Trudeau would step down immediately or remain prime minister until a new leader was elected.

Party meeting to be held this week

The report said that the Liberal Party's national executive will decide on leadership issues and its meeting is proposed this week. On Sunday, a source said that he estimates that Trudeau will remain in his post until a new leader is chosen. A Liberal Party source said that it will take at least three months to decide the leadership, although the party constitution provides for a minimum of four months. The news of Trudeau's resignation has come at a time when his popularity in the country is continuously declining and elections are to be held in the country by the end of October.