In a recent inquiry, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that India had made a horrific mistake by allegedly violating Canada's sovereignty with regards to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist. Trudeau emphasized the seriousness of Canada's clear indications that Indian agents were involved in targeting Sikh dissidents within Canada, exacerbating tensions between the two nations and drawing strong protest from India, which refutes all allegations against it.
India's Ministry of External Affairs firmly countered the claims made by the Canadian government, asserting that Canada has not provided any evidence supporting its allegations of Indian involvement in the murder of Nijjar. The ministry criticized Trudeau's remarks as cavalier and damaging to bilateral relations, highlighting their position that the allegations are an exaggerated smear campaign aimed at tarnishing India's image for political advantage.
The diplomatic friction escalated on October 14, 2024, when both India and Canada expelled diplomats, intensifying the rift. Canada's envoy, Stewart Wheeler, maintained that Ottawa possessed credible, irrefutable evidence linking Indian government agents to Nijjar's murder. This incident, involving Nijjar, a naturalized Canadian citizen, who had been an advocate for a separate Sikh state, underscores the complex interplay between national security, diaspora politics, and international relations in the context of Canada-India ties.
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