Tension between India and Canada is increasing day by day over the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. It started with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s statement making serious accusations against India. In a clear rejection of Trudeau’s statement, India ordered Canada’s senior diplomat to leave the country within 5 days. Canada then advised its citizens not to visit certain parts of India. In response to which India also issued a similar advisory for Canada. Now India has suspended the services of India Visa Application Center in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs has asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in India, citing “interference by Canadian diplomats in Indian affairs”.
Read 10 updates on India-Canada dispute:-
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arandim Bagchi said in a press conference that our diplomatic unit in Canada receives threats. He is not able to do his job. Due to this we have suspended the visa services. We have known for a long time that Pakistan is a supporter of terrorism and also provides money to them. At the same time, Canada is giving terrorists a place to live and carry out their plans.
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Bagchi said, “Canada’s allegations are politically motivated. Canada has not yet provided any concrete evidence in the case. We have asked them to provide evidence. India has consistently told Canada that anti-India activities are taking place in their country. However, they said Or, take no action on this.”
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“We have clearly told Canada that the number of diplomats in both countries should be equal. This is required under the Vienna Convention,” the foreign ministry said. The Ministry of External Affairs has asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in India, citing “interference by Canadian diplomats in Indian affairs”.
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“It is true that during the G-20, Trudeau raised the issue of the killing of Niger with Modi. Our Prime Minister rejected it outright,” the ministry said.
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“We have also completely stopped the e-visa process for the time being. We have told Canada that fugitive criminals will be brought to India under due process and this is mandatory under international law,” Bagchi said.
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“Some people are raising questions about the visas and security of the students. I want to make it clear that they are our citizens and their security is Canada’s responsibility,” the ministry said.
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“There are about 20 people about whom we have given evidence to Canada and asked them to be extradited to India. The number could be as high as 25,” the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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The ministry said, “Canada discriminates in issuance of visas. The reason for stopping the visa service is not to stop Canadian citizens from coming to India. Those who have visas can come, but this has been stopped for security reasons for our diplomats. As per the Vienna Convention, India every provide adequate security to the diplomat.”
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The ministry has demanded that Canada take action on hate crimes, anti-India activities, trafficking etc. Not only diplomats, high commissioners etc. have also been openly threatened. Action should be taken regarding this.
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Recently, the plane of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, who came to India for the G-20 summit, crashed. Referring to this, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said there was a problem with Trudeau’s plane. Whatever cooperation we could give was given. However, his plane was later repaired.