Khalistan slogans at event attended by Trudeau, India summons Canada Envoy

Mangalore Today News Network/NDTV

New Delhi, April 29, 2024: New Delhi on Monday summoned Canadian Deputy High Commissioner over raising of separatist slogans on ’Khalistan’ at an event attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, underlining that it impacts the relations between the two countries and encourages "climate of violence".

 

"The Government of India’s deep concern and strong protest was conveyed at such disturbing actions being allowed to continue unchecked at the event. This illustrates once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extremism and violence," said the Ministry of External Affairs in a statement.

"Their continued expressions not only impact India-Canada relations but also encourage a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens," the statement added.