In response to Canada's recent actions regarding the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, India has strongly reacted. The Ministry of External Affairs of India summoned a Canadian diplomat today. Following this meeting, India decided to recall its diplomats from Canada. The Trudeau administration had recently linked Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma as a 'person of interest' in their investigation, an action that India has sternly opposed.
Last year, PM Justin Trudeau accused India, without evidence, of orchestrating Nijjar's killing, claiming India was responsible. India consistently demanded proof, but the Trudeau administration has yet to provide any. Following a meeting with Canadian diplomats, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that despite repeated requests, Canada has failed to present any evidence. The Canadian diplomat, however, dismissed these claims.
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What Did the Canadian Diplomat Say in the MEA Meeting?
Summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs, Canadian diplomat Stewart Wheeler stated, "...Canada has presented credible evidence linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil. It's time for India to uphold its promise and investigate these allegations thoroughly. Getting to the bottom of this matter is in the interest of both our countries and their people. Canada is ready to cooperate with India."
Indian Diplomat's Safety at Risk!
Concerning this issue, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned Canada's acting diplomat on Monday evening, informing them that allegations against the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats without evidence are unacceptable. The Indian government clarified that such accusations have fostered an environment of extremism and violence, endangering the safety of our diplomats."
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The Government of India stated, "We have no confidence in the current Canadian government's commitment to ensuring the safety of our diplomats. As a result, the Indian government has decided to recall the High Commissioner and other diplomats and officials."
