Trudeau's explosive allegations on the role of Indian government behind the killing of wanted Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was followed by expulsion of diplomats from both countries.
Bharat Action On Canada: India expels senior Canadian diplomat
India strongly rejected the allegations made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in the Parliament, calling them 'absurd and motivated'.
India also raised concerns over the "interference of Canadian diplomats" in the country's internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities.
The External Affairs Ministry said that similar allegations were made during Trudeau's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and were completely rejected.
"Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Government of India," Trudeau said in the House of Commons on Monday.
Notably, both India and Canada have been negotiating a trade deal since 2010 when the Congress government was in power. However, the abrupt decision from Ottawa came at a time when the relations between the two nations were strained following the rise of the Khalistani movement in Canada.
This is the second such instance of violence against a Sikh youth riding public transit in the city this year.
Candian armed forces are continuing with their best efforts to bring them back home, officials said on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Canadian delegation will continue to stay in India till the engineering team on the ground rectifies the issue.
A look at what's on the menu for G20 guests as they attend special dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The official said the US is bringing in over 20 aircraft over a week-long period around the summit which will be held in New Delhi on September 9 and 10.
Notably, both India and Canada have been negotiating a trade deal since 2010 when the Congress government was in power.
The posters, which were allegedly posted by two men, as shown in the viral video, read, "Canada investigates the role of India in June 18th assassination".
The couple were engaged in 2004 and married the next year. They have three children, Xavier (15), Elia-Grace (14) and Hadrien (9).
The expected cabinet reshuffle is touted as the largest rejigging by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau since 2021 and several ministers are likely to be dropped.
The Indian students, mostly from Punjab, face deportation from Canada after the authorities in Toronto found their "admission offer letters" to educational institutions fake. The matter came to light in March when these students applied for permanent residency in Canada.
Earlier last week, Canada's National Security Advisor alleged New Delhi of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs.
The parade was purportedly organised by the Khalistani groups in Canada-- nearly two days before the anniversary of "Operation BlueStar".
Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared the information on Twitter saying that PM Modi remains the most loved, admired & trusted global leader.
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