A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trudeau government for failing to control pro-Khalistan extremists involved in the Brampton temple attack, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called out the Canadian government for allowing political space to such extremist forces.
While PM Modi urged Canada to uphold justice and the rule of law, the Canadian government has reportedly emboldened these groups by making unsubstantiated allegations against India, even from Prime Minister Trudeau himself. Indian diplomats are reportedly being surveilled, and external agents are allegedly being used to intimidate Indian nationals with force.
The Canadian government's response of defaming India reflects the angst of the Trudeau regime against India | HT
Khalistani extremist activity in Canada, dating back to incidents like the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing, has seen renewed attention from the Modi government since 2014. Canada’s response, seen by some as an attempt to defame India, reflects the Trudeau administration's discontent with India’s fact-based push against Khalistani extremism.
Canada’s political landscape also appears influenced by this dynamic, as Khalistani extremists represent a key voting bloc, voting in large numbers and capable of influencing election outcomes. Consequently, the Canadian opposition's reaction to the Brampton temple incident has been largely subdued and procedural.
The Trudeau government's alleged support for the radicalization of Sikh youth and empowerment of Khalistani extremists may offer short-term political gain for the Liberal Party but could harm Canada in the long run by legitimizing violent activism. This strategy could also benefit Canadian allies in the U.S., though history shows that extremism is difficult to control once it spreads.
For Canada's own interests, PM Modi’s firm stance, coming after repeated provocations by the Canadian Prime Minister following the G-20 summit, should be taken seriously. Modi, who rarely makes direct statements, typically does so only after thorough consideration, as noted in India's dealings with nations like Pakistan and China.
The statement signals that India expects strained relations with Canada until its general election next October. From this point forward, India is set to hold Trudeau directly accountable for any incidents of Khalistani extremism directed at India.
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