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India Rejects Trudeau's 'Ludicrous' Allegations, Demands Evidence, Summons Canada's Top Diplomat

Oct 14, 2024, 09:23 AM

India has demanded that Canada provide concrete evidence supporting its allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. In a strongly worded statement, New Delhi rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims as 'unsubstantiated' and 'ludicrous', accusing him of 'currying favor with a vote bank' and engaging in 'naked interference in Indian internal politics'. The Indian government suggested that Trudeau's allegations were an attempt to divert attention from criticism over his government's handling of foreign interference, particularly from China, in Canadian politics. India summoned Canada's top diplomat in Delhi, warning it 'reserves the right to respond' if Ottawa continues its accusations. The diplomatic tension has escalated, with India criticizing Canada for allowing anti-India activities and harboring separatists.