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India on Monday summoned Canada's Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a strong protest over pro-Khalistan sloganeering at a public event in Toronto in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Foreign Ministry described the sloganeering at the event as "disturbing" and said it once again reflects the political space given to "separatism, extremism and violence" in Canada.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Apr 30, 2024, 11:05 AM
India-Canada Relations: India on Monday summoned Canada's Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a strong protest over pro-Khalistan sloganeering at a public event in Toronto in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Foreign Ministry described the sloganeering at the event as "disturbing" and said it once again reflects the political space given to "separatism, extremism and violence" in Canada.

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The Ministry of External Affairs said that such an incident not only affects India-Canada relations, but also promotes an environment of violence and crime in Canada for its own citizens. The Ministry of External Affairs said, “The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs in connection with the pro-Khalistan sloganeering at an event. This program was addressed by the Prime Minister of Canada. Strong objection from the Government of India.

"The Government of India expresses its deep concern and strong objection to such a disturbing incident at the event being allowed to continue unchecked," the ministry said. This again reflects the political space given to separatism, extremism and violence in Canada.'' The Foreign Ministry said such an incident not only affects India-Canada relations but also increases the risk of violence and crime to its own citizens in Canada. Also promotes the environment.