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India Slams Trudeau Over Pro-Khalistani Sikhs Attacking Canadian Hindus
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India condemned a recent attack by pro-Khalistani protesters on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. He also condemned Justin Trudeau over “cowardly attempts” to intimidate Indian diplomats.
“I strongly condemn an intentional attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally deplorable are the vicious efforts to intimidate Hindus.
Such acts of brutality will never shake India’s determination. The Prime Minister tweeted, “We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. ”
Earlier in the day, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed the government’s deep concern, urging Canadian authorities to protect the safety of places of worship and hold those involved accountable.
“We condemn the violent acts committed by extremists and separatists at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, yesterday.”
We urge the Government of Canada to ensure that all houses of worship are safe from such threats.
We also expect that those who engage in violence will face prosecution. We are still very concerned about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada.
“Intimidation, harassment, and violence will not deter our Consular officers from providing services to both Indian and Canadian citizens,” Jaiswal stated.
Pro-Khalistanis Sikhs attack Hindu Temple
A violent bunch of guys holding sticks and attacking worshipers outside the temple were captured on camera and widely distributed. The mob was also spotted brandishing flags from pro-Khalistani separatist factions.
According to the Hindu Canadian Foundation, the violent mob of pro-Khalistani protestors also targeted women and children.
Justin Trudeau wrote on X that Sunday’s violence was “unacceptable,” adding that “every Canadian has the right to freely and safely practice their faith.”
Relations between India and Canada have deteriorated since Ottawa accused the Indian government of being responsible for the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a naturalized Canadian citizen who is considered a terrorist in India.
India has categorically refuted this and other allegations, claiming that Canada has no evidence to support its claims.
Mr Nijjar has been an outspoken supporter of the Pro-Khalistan movement, publicly campaigning for it.
The rift between Canada and India has generated concerns about the impact on the two nations’ close commercial and immigration ties.
Bilateral trade is worth billions of dollars, and Canada is home to almost 1.7 million individuals of Indian descent.
Neither country has applied tariffs or other types of economic retribution, but analysts warn that this might change and that a cooling relationship between India and Canada could stymie future economic growth.
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