Responding to media queries on reports about comments by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the MEA spokesperson said, "We have seen some comments .. at least the media reports about comments by PM Trudeau but let me make the larger point, that the issue is not about freedom of expre
Reacting to allegations that the Canadian government is soft and reluctant to act against pro-Khalistan gatherings and terrorists in the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada has "always taken serious action against terrorism and we always will."
In light of the attacks by Khalistani extremists in Australia, the Australian High Commission Spokesperson said that the country does not tolerate hate speech or violence.
Nearly a month after Khalistani extremists threatened Indian diplomats in Canada, the Indian diplomats in Australia too are being intimidated by the extremist elements, Australia Today reported.
Puneet Singh Chandhok, President of the Indian World Forum, said that Indian diplomats and Indians in Canada, the UK and the US are facing imminent life threats there from Khalistani radicals and these nations failed to stop the promotion of separatism against India.
According to sources, India on Monday raised concerns over threats to its diplomats in posters being circulated in Canada with information on a pro-Khalistan rally to be held on July 8. The posters contained threats to the Indian ambassador to Canada and the consulate general in Toronto.<
Canadian foreign minister Melaine Joly said that her country takes its obligations under the Vienna Conventions regarding the safety of diplomats very seriously. She also said that the actions of a few people do not speak for the entire community.
The US has strongly condemned the reported vandalism and attempted arson by pro-Khalistan supporters against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Sunday (local time).
On names of Indian diplomats in Khalistani posters in Canada, Jaishankar said, "We have requested our partner countries, like Canada, UK, Australia, US that they should not give space to these Khalistanis. These radical extremist ideologies aren't good for us, them or our ties. Will raise