Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doubled down on his incendiary accusation that ‘agents of the Indian government’ were responsible for the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, claiming that such ‘credible allegations’ had been shared with India weeks earlier.
India-Canada diplomatic dispute intensifies with 9 additional allegations
1) “Canada has said that India did the bad things I said about it on Monday. We finished this a few weeks ago. We are in India to collaborate positively with the nation. We hope they will speak with us so we can get to the root of this extremely serious matter.
2) On Monday, Trudeau first attributed the murder of Nijjar to India, prompting an instantaneous and vehement denial from India. India stated that Canada has not supplied specific information regarding its allegations, highlighting “politically sanctioned hate crimes and criminal violence” in Canada.
3) On Monday, Trudeau initially held India responsible for the murder of Nijjar, after which India vehemently refuted responsibility. India stated that Canada has not supplied specific information regarding its allegations, highlighting “politically sanctioned hate crimes and criminal violence” in Canada.
4) The government has made the additional accusation that Canada is engaging in “diplomatic interference” in India’s domestic affairs. Canada has a larger diplomatic presence in India than India, so the Ministry of External Affairs has requested that Canada reduce its diplomatic presence there.
5) Both India and Canada issued travel advisories and expelled a senior diplomat from the other nation, resulting in a week of tension, multiple accusations, and counterattacks. In light of the rise in anti-India actions, India has advised its citizens residing in or travelling to Canada to exercise caution.
6) India has also accused Canada of ignoring “specific evidence regarding criminal activities” involving Canadian citizens. The government had previously indicated that political figures had publicly backed “such elements.”
7) Yesterday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged India to collaborate with Canada and stated that the US is in contact with both nations. “We need accountability,” he declared. Furthermore, it is crucial that the investigation reach this conclusion.
8) Yesterday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged India to collaborate with Canada and stated that the United States is in contact with both nations. “We need accountability,” he declared. Furthermore, it is crucial that the investigation reach this conclusion.
9) In recent years, Canada has been a popular destination for Sikh immigrants, coinciding with an increase in extremism. Several Khalistani activities have been observed here over the past few months, including protests outside the Indian Embassy and posters portraying threats against Indian diplomats.
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