Canada’s Trudeau Pleads in Response to India’s Retort
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has completely dismissed the allegations of the Canadian Prime Minister regarding Canada’s involvement in any form of violence in India. The Ministry has stated that the Indian government finds Canada’s allegations on any kind of violence humorous and politically motivated.
Canada News: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s love for Khalistan is well-known. Justin Trudeau is holding India responsible for the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau has alleged that the hand of the Indian government is behind the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Canadian government, while investigating India’s role, has also taken steps against India through its diplomatic channels. India has also responded to this issue. Now, Trudeau’s statement has come forward in this context. He said, “We are not making any attempt to provoke; the Indian government should take this matter seriously.”
According to Reuters, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday that Canada is not making any effort to provoke India, but Ottawa wants New Delhi to handle this issue properly. He said that the Indian government should take this matter very seriously. We are not making any attempt to provoke.
What Did India Say?
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has completely dismissed the allegations of the Canadian Prime Minister regarding India’s involvement in any form of violence in Canada. The Ministry has stated that they are committed to democratic values for legal procedures.
This year, on June 18, outside a gurdwara in British Columbia, Canada, shots were fired to commit murder. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau has said that Canadian agencies have confirmed that India’s hand may be involved in the murder of Nijjar. Even before this, the Indian government has repeatedly dismissed allegations of Nijjar’s murder.
Canada had suspended bilateral trade talks with India on September 15, following its return from the G20. Over the years, India and Canada have established a multifaceted partnership at the ministerial level on various issues including foreign policy, trade, defense, agriculture, and education. Both countries have also cooperated in areas such as counter-terrorism, security, agriculture, and education.
In terms of foreign affairs, Robin D’Souza, an expert in foreign affairs, believes that Trudeau’s government has not improved Canada’s position until now. It seems that Trudeau has made this a personal issue. He seems to be under pressure to attack him personally. Trudeau’s new decline suggests that they are trying to keep themselves in the background.