Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had claimed that an Indian agent may have a hand in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. On the allegation of possible involvement of Indian agents in Nijjar’s murder, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that it is politically motivated.
On the India-Canada dispute, Bagchi said, “We are willing to look into any specific information provided regarding Nijjar’s case, but so far we have not received any specific information from Canada. India has consistently told Canada that Anti-India activities are taking place in his country. However, he has not taken any action on it.”
#WATCH , “Yes, I do think there is a degree of prejudice here. They have made allegations and taken action on them. To us, it seems that these allegations by government of Canada are primarily politically driven”: MEA spox Arindam Bagchi on India-Canada row pic.twitter.com/75tvsAKRZl
— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2023
On enhancing security at the Indian Consulate in Canada, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “We have always believed that it is the responsibility of the host government to provide security. We also have our own security arrangements at some places. But, I would not like to discuss it.” Want.”
What did Canadian PM Justin Trudeau say?
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau told MPs – “The involvement of a foreign government in the murder of a citizen on Canadian soil is a violation of our country’s sovereignty. We will put pressure on the Indian government to cooperate in the investigation of this murder.” “
Justin Trudeau said- “The large population of Sikhs of Indian origin living in Canada is angry about this murder. Many Sikhs are afraid for their safety. There are between 14-18 lakh citizens of Indian origin in the country, Many of whom are Sikhs. Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s opposition New Democratic Party, is from the Sikh community.”
India gave a blunt answer
India has rejected all the allegations made by Canada. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said, “All Canadian allegations are absurd. Similar allegations were made by the Canadian Prime Minister to our PM Modi as well. They were completely rejected.”
India expels senior Canadian diplomat
Along with this, the Indian government has expelled Canada’s senior diplomat present in the country. He has been given 5 days to leave the country.
Trudeau gave clarification
After India took retaliatory steps, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tried to control the damage. Trudeau clarified his statement given in the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday. He said, “Canada is not trying to provoke India over ‘agents’ being linked to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but we want New Delhi to handle this issue properly.”
Justin Trudeau told the media, “The Indian government needs to take this matter very seriously. We are doing that, we are not trying to incite or escalate it.” Earlier, India had completely rejected the allegations of the Canadian government, calling them absurd.
Canada had issued travel advisory, India also responded
Canada on Tuesday issued an advisory to its citizens not to visit certain parts of India. On Wednesday, India also issued a similar advisory. After this, late at night Canada rejected India’s advisory. According to news agency AFP, Canada’s Public Safety Minister Dominic Lebneck said while talking to the media in Ottawa that his country is completely safe.
India had asked to be cautious in the advisory
The Ministry of External Affairs of India had issued an advisory for its citizens living in Canada. In which it was said – In view of the ongoing anti-India activities in Canada, citizens living there or traveling there are advised to be very cautious. According to the advisory, in view of the deteriorating security situation in Canada, Indian students present there are advised to be most cautious. Indian community and students can lodge complaints on the websites of High Commission and Consulates.
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