During his testimony, Patrick Brown revealed that an Indian consul general made an angry phone call to Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner regarding his use of the term "Sikh nation," indicating discomfort with language viewed as nationalistic concerning the Sikh community.
Brown remarked that the Indian diplomats in Canada have expressed their opinions quite robustly, suggesting a certain level of intervention in Canadian political discourse that some might find inappropriate.
The Liberal MP Jennifer O'Connell questioned the appropriateness of foreign government interference, asking if it was appropriate for a foreign nation to suggest changes in political language due to national sensitivity.
Brown's comments followed a report that agents from the Indian government attempted to disrupt his leadership campaign, suggesting a broad concern about foreign influence in domestic politics.
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