A US-based politics focused newspaper company, Politico, a few days ago reported that "US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has told his in-country team that, because of the diplomatic spat with Canada, relations between India and the US could get worse for a time".
The US has said it is "deeply concerned" about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations regarding the Indian government's 'potential role' in the fatal shooting of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Amid the continuing diplomatic fallout of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim of the involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday called it important that diplomats remain on the ground
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said last week that the Canadian attitude towards terrorists, extremist people who openly advocate violence is very permissive
Stating that he is aware of US’ reaction on the ongoing India-Canada row, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that both sides have articulated each other’s views on the matter.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated United States’ stand urging India to cooperate in the investigation regarding Canadian allegations, adding that the issue was also raised during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday.
Taking a jibe at the Canadian government amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff between the two nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Canadian attitude towards terrorists, extremist people who openly advocate violence is very permissive.
The Indian diaspora in Canada has criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations against India, terming them as “childish” and have asked for concrete evidence to back the same.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada is still committed to building closer ties with India, despite “credible allegations” of the Indian government’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada-based National Post re
It said that Trudeau and his Liberal Party government must provide a "transparent and just response" regarding the quest for justice in the case of Karima Baloch.
A member of the Indian Diaspora in Canada has said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations against India were “extremely irresponsible” and the PM could have reworded, rephrased his statement to make sure the Hindu, Sikh communities in Canada are not impacted.