India and Canada’s relations hit a brand new low below Justin Trudeau’s Prime Ministership. Whereas Canada below Trudeau accused India of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India termed the accusations baseless whereas demanding proof. Exterior Affairs Minister S Jahishankar had as soon as mentioned that Canada is popping protected heaven for Khalistani terrorists.
The tensions between the 2 nations reached some extent the place each nations expelled diplomats, marking the bottom level within the ties of many years. Whereas Canada used a number of boards to strain India however New Delhi did not bow down whereas sustaining that Ottawa should produce proof to substantiate its declare.
Nevertheless, weeks after Trudeau’s exit as PM, New Delhi seems to searching for the return of normalcy in ties. When requested about political developments in Canada, Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned that the 2 international locations share an in depth bond.
“Numerous political developments are occurring in Canada. We’re conserving an in depth eye on them. India and Canada get pleasure from a really deep relationship with one another. There are a lot of Indian Origin folks and college students there. We even have cooperation at totally different ranges. We hope that the connection will stay robust and India will probably be able to take any step on this course…” mentioned Jaiswal.
Jaiswal’s assertion hints at a softening of tone in direction of Canada after Justin Trudeau’s exit. India has been vocal in criticising Canada for supporting anti-India forces within the garb of free speeches. Nevertheless, issues appear to be altering now.
Lately, a Canadian court docket granted bail to all of the accused arrested within the Nijar homicide case. This additionally affirms India’s declare that the allegations have been baseless and there’s no concrete proof.
