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Harman Bhangu becomes the second Fraser Valley Conservative Party of BC MLA and leadership candidate to drop out of the race in as many days, following Banman's weekend departure.

UPDATE: BC Conservative leadership race tightens further as Bhangu suspends campaign, endorses Elliott

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Harman Bhangu becomes the second Fraser Valley Conservative Party of BC MLA and leadership candidate to drop out of the race in as many days, following Banman's weekend departure.

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