Shocking Twist: Canadian Diplomat Summoned Over Explosive Allegations Against Amit Shah by Minister
India has strongly refuted claims made by Canada’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, David Morrison, alleging that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered targeting of Khalistani extremists within Canada. India termed the accusations as “absurd and baseless,” with Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that a Canadian diplomat had been summoned and issued a diplomatic note in protest. Jaiswal criticized Canada’s alleged strategy to discredit India internationally, warning of “serious consequences” for bilateral relations.
Further straining ties, Canada reportedly listed India as an “adversary” in its National Cyber Threat Assessment alongside nations like China and North Korea, a move India slammed as unfounded and evidence-lacking. Additionally, India objected to Canadian surveillance of its consular officials, deeming it a “flagrant violation” of diplomatic norms. Jaiswal accused Canada of harassment and intimidation, exacerbating an already hostile environment for India’s diplomatic staff.
The diplomatic tension has heightened on the backdrop of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s unsubstantiated claims last year regarding “Indian agents” in the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India has consistently dismissed. Recent developments include India’s High Commissioner being labeled a “person of interest” in the alleged killing, prompting India to withdraw some diplomats and expel six Canadian officials.
The strained relations have tangibly impacted cultural and diplomatic exchanges. Canada’s Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s cancellation of Diwali celebrations at Parliament Hill attracted backlash from the Indian community, highlighting Canada’s increasingly intolerant climate. Moreover, reductions in visa issuance by Canada have prompted concerns over the safety of Indian students and workers there.
Overall, the conflict underscores a growing diplomatic rift, with both nations openly critical of each other’s actions, further jeopardizing India-Canada relations.
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