India-Canada Relation: Punjab Leaders Criticise Justin Trudeau amid Diplomatic Row

India-Canada Relation: Punjab politicians from all political backgrounds criticised the Justin Trudeau administration on Thursday, accusing him of giving citizenship to wanted "gangsters" in the backdrop of the ongoing diplomatic disagreements between India and Canada.

Congress MP Ravneet Singh while speaking to news agency, said, “The NIA has provided a list of 10 gangsters who run drug cartels in Punjab, and 8 of them are in Canada. They have been granted citizenship there, so the question arises, are they (Canada) our friends or enemies? The murder of Sidhu Moose Wala was allegedly planned by individuals based in Canada.”

Sunil Jakhar, the leader of the BJP in Punjab, claimed that Prime Minister Trudeau was in charge over a "minority government" and was desperate for support, turning to "mischievous and separatist elements" at home. For the purpose of vote-bank politics, he stated it was "unfortunate" that a "responsible" head of state was making such "irresponsible" utterances.

Unfortunate that Head of State made such irresponsible statement

“This is extremely unfortunate that a responsible Head of State made such an irresponsible statement for the sake of petty vote bank politics. No nation lets local politics affect its foreign policies. He (Justin Trudeau) is running a minority government and in a desperate bid to arrest his declining political stocks, he is forced to take support from mischievous and separatist elements. He is speaking their language. I think this should be condemned on the international level. India's stand on terrorism is clear,” Jakhar said reported media.

Sukhbir Singh Badal hit out at Canada government

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal also criticised the Canada government amid the escalating tensions with India, saying, “Many students from India are wary of what will happen if their visas to visit Canada are denied. I have received many calls from Indian students voicing their anxieties about their studies in Canada.”

Diplomatic resolution to the standoff

SAD leader Daljeet Singh, SAD leader supported a diplomatic way to the standoff. Speaking to media, Cheema said, “There should be a diplomatic resolution to the issue between India and Canada. Both are mature countries and efforts should be made to not cause any inconvenience to the people.”

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