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India has responded strongly to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent remarks about the alleged involvement of Indian officials in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. On October 17, 2024, Indian authorities highlighted Trudeau’s statement that Canada has “no hard evidence” linking India to the assassination, framing it as a clear admission of the baselessness of the accusations.
A spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs remarked, “Prime Minister Trudeau’s own admission indicates the lack of credible evidence supporting these claims. It is unfortunate that the Canadian government has chosen to escalate tensions based on speculative assertions.” India has consistently denied any involvement in Nijjar’s killing, calling the allegations “absurd and motivated.”
The diplomatic row between India and Canada deepened in recent months after Trudeau publicly accused Indian operatives of being involved in the death of Nijjar, a prominent Sikh separatist leader, in British Columbia earlier this year. These accusations strained relations between the two countries, with both sides taking retaliatory measures, including the expulsion of diplomats.
Trudeau’s latest remarks have sparked widespread discussions in international media, with analysts pointing out the fragile state of Indo-Canadian relations. India has repeatedly urged Canada to present credible evidence if it seeks to substantiate its claims, while also calling for diplomatic engagement to resolve the matter.
