Winnipeg city councillor brought to tears while reflecting on devastating COVID-19 impact in India Thursday's Winnipeg city council meeting had to take a recess after House Speaker Devi Sharma, who was born in India and has family there, was moved to tears during a moment of reflection on the dire COVID-19 situation in the country. Social Sharing 'It really punched me in the gut in that moment,' says council Speaker and Old Kildonan Coun. Devi Sharma Posted: Apr 29, 2021 6:51 PM CT | Last Updated: April 29 Coun. Devi Sharma (Old Kildonan) was born in India. She and her family are in frequent ...