New Delhi: India has registered a strong objection with the Canadian High Commission in Delhi regarding the convening of ‘Citizen’s Courts’ by Khalistani activists in Canada. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), emphasised the Indian government’s firm stance on the matter, stating that such courts or gatherings are not helpful at all. The MEA has urged the Canadian authorities to address the issue promptly and take necessary actions in response.
#WATCH | Delhi: On Khalistani ‘Citizen’s Courts’ in Canada, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “We have strongly protested at the Canadian High Commission here. Such courts or gatherings are not helpful at all. We have strongly taken it up with them and asked them to take… pic.twitter.com/H50TZqM3IJ
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024
Jaiswal reiterated India’s position against granting political space to extremist anti-India elements and individuals advocating violence. He emphasized that the Indian government has consistently urged the Canadian authorities to take decisive action on this matter. Jaiswal stressed the importance of halting any support or platform for groups promoting violence or anti-India sentiments.
#WATCH | Delhi: On Khalistani terrorism, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “Time again, we have said that Khalistani activities are a matter of serious concern for us. We have been repeatedly calling upon the government of Canada to take action. Political space provided to… pic.twitter.com/ZrkJgQuET2
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi: On Canadian Parliament observing two-minute silence on the death anniversary of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “We naturally oppose any moves giving political space to extremism and those advocating violence…” pic.twitter.com/nN6iyIWHQQ
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, associated with Khalistani separatism, remains a contentious issue in India-Canada relations, with India urging Canada to refrain from actions perceived as supporting separatist agendas.
India has consistently highlighted its primary concern with Canada as its tolerance of pro-Khalistan groups operating freely within its borders. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra recently reiterated India’s position, emphasizing that Ottawa’s provision of political space to these anti-India elements promoting extremism and violence remains a critical issue.
