The old dispute between India and Canada regarding the murder of Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijhar has once again taken a serious shape. The diplomatic relations between the two countries are on the verge of breaking down over this matter.
Recently, in the case of the murder of Khalistani Hardeep Nijhar, when the Canadian police declared the Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma as a ‘Person of Interest’, the matter became very hot. Both countries recalled their respective ambassadors.
India’s ambassador to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of spoiling the relationship between the two countries, saying that he had nothing to do with the killing of a Khalistani separatist and that the charges against him were political. are motivated Verma said that Trudeau’s allegations about Nijhar’s killing were based on intelligence rather than hard evidence.
On the other hand, Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Jolly said that Canada had given a clear notice to the remaining Indian diplomats in the country not to endanger the lives of Canadians. Jolly said that the government would punish any such diplomat. will not tolerate, which violates the Vienna Convention or endangers the lives of Canadians.
In view of the growing dispute between India and Canada, the former ambassador of Canada to India, Cameron McKay, has alleged that the failed attempt to kill pro-Khalistani Gurpatwant Singh Pannu in America and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijhar in Canada were part of the same conspiracy. In August Cameron, who left India, said that these cases are being investigated separately by the US and Canada. He said that India thinks that its agents can escape from violence on foreign soil, which is wrong. Cameron McKay said that the safety of the citizens of their country is the most important for the Canadian government and accountability is necessary in this matter, but India has not cooperated with Canada in this matter.
The surprising thing is that India is not giving more attention to Canada as it is giving priority to America in this matter. Because of this, Justin Trudeau has shared the documents related to the matter with the Five Eyes countries of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Britain. had shared and alleged that India is not cooperating in the investigation of Bhai Nijhar’s murder. After the incident, these countries tried to pressure India to cooperate in the investigation.
On the other hand, the US had advised India to help in the investigation in Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijhar case as soon as possible, as India has not yet cooperated in the investigation. That means America stands firmly in favor of Canada. By the way, America itself had accused that Indian agents wanted to kill Khalistani Gurpatwant Singh Pannu on American soil. New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken on the phone with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. After talking to India, Justin Trudeau called British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Britain said it was in touch with Canadian partners regarding the Canadian investigation into the Indian government and expressed confidence in Ottawa’s judicial system.
.Canadian police asked the Sikh community to cooperate
Chief Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the national police force of the country, who is investigating the allegations of Indian government’s relationship in the case of violence on Canadian soil, appealed to the members of the Sikh community. If they have any information, they should come forward and cooperate with the police investigation. They alleged that “agents” of the Indian government had played a role in “widespread” incidents of violence, including murders, in Canada.
Russia favors India
Canadian national security expert Joe Adam George has admonished Justin Trudeau that I think both countries should wait on it. It would be foolish for either party to attempt such a thing, as they may regret it later. He said that NRIs are very important for Canada. Along with this, Canada gets a lot of revenue from international students and immigrants. They should not be disturbed.
Meanwhile, the official Russian media RTI criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over this matter. Russian media channel RT International shared a meme showing Trudeau and his love for Khalistanis. The boy dancing to the music in the meme is described as Justin Trudeau. The two men enjoying the boy’s dance are described as Khalistani separatists. The caption with the meme read that the report of anti-India allegations is inside Trudeau’s house but there is no evidence. When power is slipping out of your hands and you are in desperate need of votes, there is only one thing you can do – Just Dance.
The Trudeau government is ready to negotiate
After the murder of Khalistani Hardeep Nijhar, the ongoing dispute between Canada and India does not seem to be stopping. Meanwhile, the possibility of its direct impact on the commercial relations of the two countries is also being expressed.
Canada has also expressed uncertainty about trade relations and has also said that despite the tensions, the federal government of Canada is committed to maintaining its trade relations with India. According to Global Mail report, Canada’s Trade Minister Mary N. G. has said that we will work together with all Canadian businessmen associated with India
So that these important economic ties can remain strong. However, he has said that Canada will not tolerate incidents of intimidation, extortion or harm to Canadian citizens.
Indian government sources say that trade relations between the two countries have been normal since the Trudeau government came to power. Now that the general election in Canada is almost a year away, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come under pressure from influential pro-Khalistani leaders to preserve his power for the sake of the vote bank.
