Canada Controversy: The Indian government summoned Stewart Wheeler, Canada’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, following Ottawa’s designation of Indian diplomats, including High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, as “persons of interest” in the investigation into the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This action was met with a firm response from India, which accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of using “vote bank politics” and failing to address separatist elements within Canada.
India’s Strong Rebuttal to Canada’s Allegations
In a strongly-worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the allegations, calling them “preposterous.” India criticized the Canadian government for not providing any evidence linking Indian officials to Nijjar’s murder despite repeated requests.
The MEA stated, “Since Prime Minister Trudeau made certain allegations in September 2023, the Canadian government has not shared a shred of evidence with the Government of India. This latest step is part of a deliberate strategy of smearing India for political gains.”
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Strained Relations Since September
Tensions between India and Canada have been escalating since September last year when Trudeau accused Indian government agents of being involved in Nijjar’s assassination on Canadian soil. India has repeatedly dismissed these allegations as “motivated and absurd.” The recent developments further strain diplomatic ties between the two countries.
