Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a big statement amid the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada. He has admitted for the first time that Khalistan supporters are present in Canada. However, he also said that these people do not represent the entire Sikh community.
Trudeau said this at the Diwali celebration held on November 8 at the Canadian Parliament Hill. He also said that many Hindus living in Canada are also supporters of PM Modi, but they do not represent the entire Canadian Hindu community.
In fact, India alleges that Canada harbors Khalistani terrorists. So far, the Prime Minister and other ministers of Canada have rejected this allegation. In such a situation, Trudeau's statement is being considered very important.
Canada Closes Student Direct Visa Program, Hurts Indian Students Canada has stopped the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program from November 8. According to news agency AP, Canada launched the SDS visa program in 2018. Under this, this program was started to provide expedited visa to students from 14 countries. Apart from India, these 14 countries include countries like Pakistan, China, Morocco.
According to reports, the Canadian government wants to reduce the number of immigrants coming here. Due to which this step has been taken. The government says on its website, 'We want to provide equal opportunities to all students around the world. Therefore, it has been decided to close the student direct stream that was started for some countries. Now all students from all over the world can apply for student visa in the same way.
Pro-Khalistan mobs attacked a Hindu temple in Brampton on November 3.
Khalistanis attacked a Hindu temple On 3 November in Brampton, Canada, Khalistani supporters attacked people present at the Hindu Sabha temple premises. Meanwhile, the attackers had Khalistan flags in their hands. They attacked people with sticks and sticks. Meanwhile, the police who reached the spot also beat up the devotees. His video went viral on social media.
PM Modi strongly condemned this attack. He wrote on social media-
I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats are equally reprehensible. Such acts of violence can never weaken India's resolve. We hope that the Government of Canada will ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the attack on the temple. He said – 'The violence in the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton cannot be accepted. 'Every Canadian has the right to practice their religion freely and safely.'
Claims are being made on social media that during the attack on a temple in Brampton, police arrested people protesting the attack. Videos related to this have also been posted.
Home Minister Shah was also accused Canada's Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison claimed in a parliamentary panel on October 29 that Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Sikh Khalistanis in Canada. On this, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a summons to the Canadian High Commission official on November 1.
India said the allegation was baseless and absurd. Canadian officials are making deliberate allegations as part of a strategy to smear India. Then leaks it to the international media. This will have a serious impact on the relations between the two countries.
Canada's Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison claimed that Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Sikh Khalistanis in Canada.
India recalled its ambassador Canada named Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and several other diplomats as suspects in the Canadian citizen's murder. After this, India recalled the High Commissioner. On 14 October, six Canadian diplomats were expelled from the country, including Acting High Commissioner of Canada Stuart Ross Wheeler. Canada has also asked 6 Indian diplomats to leave the country.
India accuses PM Trudeau of doing anti-India politics for vote bank Relations between India and Canada have been on the decline for over a year. It started after the assassination of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023. In September last year, PM Trudeau alleged in Parliament that Indian agencies were involved in the killing of Niger.
After this, Trudeau last month alleged the involvement of Indian diplomats in the October 13 Nizar massacre. After this, India recalled six of its diplomats, including Sanjay Verma.
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