Diplomatic Tensions Escalate: India Rejects Canada's Allegations

Tensions between India and Canada have intensified as India's government rejects allegations from Canada linking its diplomat to a Sikh extremist's killing. India claims the accusations are politically motivated by Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau. Diplomatic relations remain strained, with India reserving the right to retaliate against the purported claims.

The diplomatic relations between India and Canada have hit another low after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's administration attempted to connect an Indian diplomat to a probe concerning the assassination of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In a stern retort, New Delhi dismissed the charges as 'concocted' and warned of possible retaliation.

India's Ministry of External Affairs forcefully rejected the accusations against High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, labeling them 'preposterous imputations' driven by Trudeau's political agenda focused on vote bank politics. The MEA decried Canada's lack of evidence despite repeated requests since Trudeau's initial allegations last year.

The latest move is seen as part of a broader strategy by Trudeau to exploit tensions with India for political gain, amid criticism of foreign interference in Canadian politics. The MEA accused the Canadian government of sheltering extremists and using freedom of speech as a shield against diplomatic reproach.

(With inputs from agencies.)