The relationship between India and Canada continues to deteriorate, with recent allegations adding new tension. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has accused Indian Home Minister Amit Shah of involvement in violent incidents targeting Sikh separatists in Canada, although no concrete evidence has been provided to support this claim.
The accusation follows previous allegations by Canada that India was involved in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a claim that India strongly denied. Diplomatic ties between the two nations worsened after these allegations, leading both countries to recall their respective high commissioners and key diplomatic staff.
According to reports from Reuters, Canada’s Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison told a parliamentary committee that Shah is allegedly connected to violence against Sikh separatists in Canada. The Washington Post had earlier published a report on similar accusations, intensifying the controversy. India has not yet responded to these latest claims, maintaining its stance of rejecting any allegations presented without evidence.
The unfolding situation marks a new low in Indo-Canadian relations, with diplomatic and political implications for both countries.
