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Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau | Photo: Bloomberg3 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 3:35 PM IST
India has strongly condemned
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday attributed these assertions to political manoeuvre by the Justin Trudeau government, aimed
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High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, who has served in Japan, Sudan, and several other countries, has
September 2023, no substantive proof has been shared with the Government of India
Instead, this new communication continues the trend of baseless assertions, which seem to be part of a deliberate strategy to smear India
shortly after Prime Minister Trudeau visited India in 2018
Trudeau has spoken to individuals believed to be connected to the pro-Khalistan movement, attended events, and refused to stop rallies,
for including individuals in his Cabinet with ties to extremist and separatist agendas concerning India.
This connection has further
affairs.
Tensions escalated in December 2020, when Trudeau expressed support for protests in India, a move that was seen as a direct
an attempt by the Trudeau administration to deflect criticism surrounding foreign interference in Canadian politics, the ministry
In its statement, the ministry noting that its diplomats and community leaders have faced harassment and threats, including death threats,
under the guise of freedom of speech
The MEA pointed out that individuals linked to criminal activities in India have been allowed to settle in Canada
The aspersions cast on him by the Government of Canada are ludicrous and deserve to be treated with contempt," the MEA said.
In light of
these developments, the Indian government has hinted at the possibility of further actions, invoking the principle of reciprocity concerning
