Amidst escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, the Indian government has responded to Canada’s travel advisory with its own advisory aimed at Indian nationals residing in Canada. This tit-for-tat exchange of advisories follows a recent diplomatic standoff triggered by Canada’s allegations regarding the involvement of Indian officials in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi has issued a strong advisory that underscores the presence of growing anti-India activities and what it terms as “politically condoned hate crimes” within Canada. In light of these concerns, Indian nationals in Canada and those intending to travel there are urged to exercise utmost caution.
The advisory from India comes just a day after Canada issued its own travel advisory for those planning trips to India. The swift escalation of advisories reflects the increasing strain in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, addressing the Canadian parliament on Monday, asserted that his government possessed “credible allegations” connecting the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June with individuals linked to the “agents of the Government of India.” This statement further inflamed the diplomatic dispute.
The Indian government, however, has vehemently rejected the Canadian Prime Minister’s claims, categorizing them as “absurd and motivated.” This diplomatic disagreement has cast a shadow over bilateral relations between India and Canada, prompting both nations to issue advisories aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of their respective nationals abroad.
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- The Indian government has issued an advisory for Indians in Canada in response to Canada’s travel advisory for India.
- The advisory highlights concerns about growing anti-India activities and “politically condoned hate crimes” in Canada.
- Indian nationals in Canada and those planning to visit are advised to exercise caution.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed “credible allegations” linking the killing of a Khalistani terrorist to individuals associated with the “agents of the Government of India.”
- The Indian government has rejected Trudeau’s claims, deeming them “absurd and motivated.”
