Canada Condemns Khalistani Extremism in Brampton, Sparking Concerns Amid Strained India-Canada Relations

Amid ongoing tensions between India and Canada, a recent incident involving Khalistani extremists in Brampton has raised fresh concerns. Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay, denounced the promotion of violence and emphasized Canada’s commitment to addressing such acts. The developments come at a time when India-Canada ties are at a low point, following allegations and diplomatic expulsions over the killing of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada last year. India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has urged Canadian authorities to take exemplary action against the public display of violence and hatred, expressing concern over the intimidation faced by Indian nationals in Canada.

Canada Condemns Khalistani Extremist ‘Promotion of Violence’

Canada’s High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay, has denounced the promotion of violence displayed by Khalistani extremists in Canada. Following incidents of floats featuring former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination and provocative posters, India has lodged protests with Canadian authorities. Ottawa has clarified that such actions are unacceptable within its borders. The display of hatred and violence has raised concerns among Indian nationals residing in Canada, who feel intimidated by the ongoing extremism.

India Raises Issue of Public Display of Violence Against Late PM Indira Gandhi in Canada

India has formally raised concerns with Canadian authorities regarding public displays of violence and hatred targeting the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. During a pro-Khalistan demonstration in the Greater Toronto Area, a float depicted Gandhi being assassinated and posters promoting violence were displayed. This follows a similar incident in Vancouver last week, prompting India to urge Canadian authorities to take strong action against such displays.

Canadian Officials Condemn Promotion of Violence against Hindus

Posters depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi have reportedly been put up by Khalistan supporters in Vancouver. The incident has raised concerns among Indian-origin Canadians and prompted a response from government officials. Minister of Public Safety Dominic A LeBlanc emphasized that violence is unacceptable in Canada and that law enforcement agencies are taking action. Indo-Canadian lawmaker Chandra Arya condemned the posters as an attempt to instill fear in Hindu-Canadians and urged immediate action from authorities.

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