A banner with the picture of Sikh chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar on the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Archive. | Picture credit score: Reuters
On June 21, India criticized the Canadian Parliament for observing “one minute of silence” in reminiscence of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot useless in Surrey, British Columbia, in June final 12 months.
“We’re naturally against any measure that offers political house to extremism and the promotion of violence,” mentioned Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
In an uncommon transfer, the Canadian parliament noticed “a minute of silence” two days in the past in Nijjar’s reminiscence.
Relations between the 2 nations have been put below critical pressure following accusations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September final 12 months of the “potential” involvement of Indian brokers in Nijjar’s homicide.
New Delhi rejected Trudeau’s accusations as “absurd.”
India has been sustaining that the principle drawback between the 2 nations is Canada giving house to pro-Khalistan parts working from Canadian soil with impunity.
International Secretary Vinay Kwatra mentioned final week that India’s major concern with Canada stays the political house Ottawa gives to anti-India parts who advocate extremism and violence.
India has repeatedly conveyed its “deep issues” to Canada and New Delhi hopes Ottawa will take sturdy motion towards such parts, he mentioned.
Nijjar, declared a terrorist by India, was shot useless exterior a gurdwara in British Columbia on June 18 final 12 months.
The homicide is being investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
