Jagmeet Singh, the pro-Khalistan leader of Canada&rsquo;s New Democratic Party (NDP), failed miserably in the federal elections and suffered a humiliating defeat, losing his own seat, Burnaby Central. Singh came third in his constituency. Moreover, his party failed to win the minimum required 12 seats to retain national party status in parliament. NDP which had 24 seats, could win only seven. Singh announced his resignation and is said to have barely managed to prevent shedding tears, but his fall was hailed with cheers on social media.
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Singh had openly supported Khalistani separatists and even demanded a ban on India&rsquo;s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He pressured former PM Justin Trudeau to expel Indian diplomats after the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and even urged for sanctions on Indian officials.&nbsp;
Commenting on his loss, one user said, &ldquo;BIG BREAKING: Khalistani Jagmeet Singh defeated. MASSIVE victory for India!! HUGE SETBACK for Justin Trudeau&rsquo;s politics.&rdquo;
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Khalistani terrorist Jagmeet singh lost from Burnaby🤣🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/rl52et6kxQ">pic.twitter.com/rl52et6kxQ</a>
&mdash; Hindutva Knight (@HPhobiaWatch) <a href="https://twitter.com/HPhobiaWatch/status/1917082495696441448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Another said, &ldquo;Khalistani Jagmeet Singh lost the Burnaby Central seat. His party is no longer a national party. Big blow to Pakistan.&rdquo;
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Jagmeet Singh of Canada wanted to make Khalistan Inside India He lost his own seat in Canada Elections Karma! Just Karma! <a href="https://t.co/u4FVDAY5Ee">pic.twitter.com/u4FVDAY5Ee</a>
&mdash; The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaipurDialogues/status/1917112758962950251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
One user said, &ldquo;Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh.&rdquo;
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Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh
&mdash; Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielBordmanOG/status/1917072792832430321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
One user on X wrote, &ldquo;That absolute donkey Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat (came 3rd hahah not even the runner up), and&mdash;led his party from 18% vote share to 6%, lost national party status, now resigns in disgrace&hellip; He has done major harm to India. Good riddance!&rdquo;
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I am so happy that that piece of shit Jagmeet Singh lost his election.
&mdash; कुशल मेहरा (@kushal_mehra) <a href="https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra/status/1917076015358017667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Another said, &ldquo;3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said &ldquo;when he is Prime Minister&rdquo; &amp; got laughed at by everyone in the HOC. TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status &amp; he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him!&rdquo;&nbsp;
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3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said &ldquo;when he is Prime Minister&rdquo; &amp; got laughed at by everyone in the HOC TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status &amp; he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him! <a href="https://t.co/K8EBJ2cjDH">pic.twitter.com/K8EBJ2cjDH</a>
&mdash; Tanveer Malik || तनवीर मलिक || (@tinderwale) <a href="https://twitter.com/tinderwale/status/1917165169870012828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Another said, &ldquo;Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆<a href="https://t.co/Zp80AZ5B26">pic.twitter.com/Zp80AZ5B26</a>
&mdash; Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) <a href="https://twitter.com/liz_churchill10/status/1917072213389271476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Setback for Khalistanis in Canada&nbsp;</h2>
The fall of Jagmeet Singh may mark a turning point in Canada&rsquo;s domestic politics&mdash;and a big setback for Khalistani influence in Ottawa.
Trudeau&rsquo;s government maintained close ties with pro-Khalistani leaders like Jagmeet Singh, and former cabinet minister, Ujjal Dosanjh, even said that Trudeau is the one who &ldquo;emboldened the Khalistani extremists and created fear among Sikhs in Canada with a moderate outlook.&rdquo;
India too, accused the Trudeau government of turning Canada into a sanctuary for Khalistani extremists and engaging in vote bank politics.
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India-Canada ties are likely to see an uptick after Mark Carney&rsquo;s Liberal Party emerged victorious in the federal election on Monday.&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels. On the personal level, with Canadians having deep personal ties, economically, strategically,&rdquo; Carney said during a campaign stop in Ontario.
After the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Carney extended his condolences to the victims, signalling a possible change in approach.
<h2>Do Khalistani elements really impact Canada poll results?</h2>
Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, had played down the influence of Khalistani elements on Canadian politics and called it a &lsquo;disproportionate capture&rsquo; by a vocal and active anti-India group.
He said that the Khalistani groups are unlikely to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the April 28 elections in Canada.
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&ldquo;There is a certain capture, a disproportionate capture by a very smart and active anti-India Khalistani group. But this is a structural reality in Canadian politics for four decades. We have seen this in operation for a while, and these folks have a certain capture, but this election is not about them. I mean, they will not be a major determinant of the fate of the April 28 elections,&rdquo; Bisaria said in an interview.

Trudeau’s government maintained close ties with pro-Khalistani leaders like Jagmeet Singh. India too, accused the Trudeau government of turning Canada into a sanctuary for Khalistani extremists and engaging in vote bank politics.

Jagmeet Singh, the pro-Khalistan leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), failed miserably in the federal elections and suffered a humiliating defeat, losing his own seat, Burnaby Central. Singh came third in his constituency. Moreover, his party failed to win the minimum required 12 seats to retain national party status in parliament. NDP which had 24 seats, could win only seven. Singh announced his resignation and is said to have barely managed to prevent shedding tears, but his fall was hailed with cheers on social media. Also Read | Look forward to rebuilding Canada-India ties: Carney before election as Liberal Party leader Singh had openly supported Khalistani separatists and even demanded a ban on India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He pressured former PM Justin Trudeau to expel Indian diplomats after the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and even urged for sanctions on Indian officials. Commenting on his loss, one user said, “BIG BREAKING: Khalistani Jagmeet Singh defeated. MASSIVE victory for India!! HUGE SETBACK for Justin Trudeau’s politics.” Khalistani terrorist Jagmeet singh lost from Burnaby🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/rl52et6kxQ — Hindutva Knight (@HPhobiaWatch) April 29, 2025 Another said, “Khalistani Jagmeet Singh lost the Burnaby Central seat. His party is no longer a national party. Big blow to Pakistan.” Jagmeet Singh of Canada wanted to make Khalistan Inside India He lost his own seat in Canada Elections Karma! Just Karma! pic.twitter.com/u4FVDAY5Ee — The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) April 29, 2025 One user said, “Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh.” Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh — Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG) April 29, 2025 One user on X wrote, “That absolute donkey Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat (came 3rd hahah not even the runner up), and—led his party from 18% vote share to 6%, lost national party status, now resigns in disgrace… He has done major harm to India. Good riddance!” I am so happy that that piece of shit Jagmeet Singh lost his election. — कुशल मेहरा (@kushal_mehra) April 29, 2025 Another said, “3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said “when he is Prime Minister” & got laughed at by everyone in the HOC. TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status & he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him!” 3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said “when he is Prime Minister” & got laughed at by everyone in the HOC TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status & he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him! pic.twitter.com/K8EBJ2cjDH — Tanveer Malik || तनवीर मलिक || (@tinderwale) April 29, 2025 Another said, “Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆” Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆pic.twitter.com/Zp80AZ5B26 — Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) April 29, 2025 Setback for Khalistanis in Canada The fall of Jagmeet Singh may mark a turning point in Canada’s domestic politics—and a big setback for Khalistani influence in Ottawa. Trudeau’s government maintained close ties with pro-Khalistani leaders like Jagmeet Singh, and former cabinet minister, Ujjal Dosanjh, even said that Trudeau is the one who “emboldened the Khalistani extremists and created fear among Sikhs in Canada with a moderate outlook.” India too, accused the Trudeau government of turning Canada into a sanctuary for Khalistani extremists and engaging in vote bank politics. Also Read | 'No Legacy': Justin Trudeau jeered and booed as he leaves parliament for last time as Canada PM | Watch India-Canada ties are likely to see an uptick after Mark Carney’s Liberal Party emerged victorious in the federal election on Monday. “It’s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels. On the personal level, with Canadians having deep personal ties, economically, strategically,” Carney said during a campaign stop in Ontario. After the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Carney extended his condolences to the victims, signalling a possible change in approach. Do Khalistani elements really impact Canada poll results? Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, had played down the influence of Khalistani elements on Canadian politics and called it a ‘disproportionate capture’ by a vocal and active anti-India group. He said that the Khalistani groups are unlikely to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the April 28 elections in Canada. Also Read | Anti-India Khalistani group in Canada won’t be able to sway April 28 election: India’s ex-envoy “There is a certain capture, a disproportionate capture by a very smart and active anti-India Khalistani group. But this is a structural reality in Canadian politics for four decades. We have seen this in operation for a while, and these folks have a certain capture, but this election is not about them. I mean, they will not be a major determinant of the fate of the April 28 elections,” Bisaria said in an interview.

Internet cheers drubbing of Canada’s pro-Khalistani leader Jagmeet Singh. Will his loss help ease Delhi-Ottawa ties?

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have pulled off a win in the Canadian general election and some credit for it could go to Donald Trump.
Since returning to the White House in January, the US president has repeatedly taunted Canada, suggesting it should become the 51st American state. His comments triggered a shift in support for the Liberals, trailing behind the Conservatives just months ago.
In his victory speech, Carney directly addressed the growing tension with Washington. &ldquo;President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen,&rdquo; he said, warning Canadians about threats to their sovereignty.
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<h2>How Trump's return transformed Canadian elections race?</h2>
Before Trump&rsquo;s comeback, the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre looked set to win easily. Frustration with the economy and fatigue after nearly ten years of Liberal rule under Justin Trudeau had pushed the party ahead in the polls.
But the Liberals shook things up. Trudeau stepped down, and the party brought in Carney, a political newcomer, but a well-known name thanks to his time as the Bank of England&rsquo;s governor.
Carney made Trump a central focus of his campaign, arguing that Canada needed to stand firm against pressure from its southern neighbour. While Trump didn&rsquo;t attack Carney the way he had targeted Trudeau, the two are clearly at odds on key issues.
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<h2>Is Canada turning towards Europe?</h2>
Canada now appears to be rethinking its international partnerships. With Trump&rsquo;s policies causing concern, there are early signs Ottawa may look to Europe for closer ties instead, a shift that is unlikely to please the US president.
Still, Carney is trying to keep trade tensions from boiling over. US tariffs on Canadian car exports are due to take effect on 3 May. As an experienced economist, Carney has promised to begin talks with Washington immediately, saying he&rsquo;ll do whatever it takes to protect the Canadian economy from slipping into recession.
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<h2>Another swipe from Trump on election day</h2>
Trump didn&rsquo;t hold back even on the day Canadians went to the polls. He once again dismissed the US-Canada border as &ldquo;artificially drawn&rdquo; and said Canada would be better off as a &ldquo;cherished&rdquo; American state.
Despite Trump&rsquo;s recent comment that he might &ldquo;prefer a Liberal prime minister,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s unlikely either side will warm to the other any time soon.
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<h2>A missed opportunity for Conservatives?</h2>
Ironically, Trump&rsquo;s interference may have backfired. A Conservative win could have handed him a like-minded government in Ottawa. Poilievre and Trump seem to share common ground, from cutting taxes and slashing public spending to backing fossil fuels and criticising progressive values.

World: In his victory speech, Carney directly addressed the growing tension with Washington. “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen,” he said.

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have pulled off a win in the Canadian general election and some credit for it could go to Donald Trump. Since returning to the White House in January, the US president has repeatedly taunted Canada, suggesting it should become the 51st American state. His comments triggered a shift in support for the Liberals, trailing behind the Conservatives just months ago. In his victory speech, Carney directly addressed the growing tension with Washington. “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen,” he said, warning Canadians about threats to their sovereignty. Also read: Will India-Canada ties improve under Mark Carney? All controversies during Justin Trudeau's tenure listed How Trump's return transformed Canadian elections race? Before Trump’s comeback, the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre looked set to win easily. Frustration with the economy and fatigue after nearly ten years of Liberal rule under Justin Trudeau had pushed the party ahead in the polls. But the Liberals shook things up. Trudeau stepped down, and the party brought in Carney, a political newcomer, but a well-known name thanks to his time as the Bank of England’s governor. Carney made Trump a central focus of his campaign, arguing that Canada needed to stand firm against pressure from its southern neighbour. While Trump didn’t attack Carney the way he had targeted Trudeau, the two are clearly at odds on key issues. Also read: Pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh chokes back tears after crushing blow in Canada election-VIDEO Is Canada turning towards Europe? Canada now appears to be rethinking its international partnerships. With Trump’s policies causing concern, there are early signs Ottawa may look to Europe for closer ties instead, a shift that is unlikely to please the US president. Still, Carney is trying to keep trade tensions from boiling over. US tariffs on Canadian car exports are due to take effect on 3 May. As an experienced economist, Carney has promised to begin talks with Washington immediately, saying he’ll do whatever it takes to protect the Canadian economy from slipping into recession. Watch: Liberals win Canada election: Mark Carney shows tough stance on the US after victory Another swipe from Trump on election day Trump didn’t hold back even on the day Canadians went to the polls. He once again dismissed the US-Canada border as “artificially drawn” and said Canada would be better off as a “cherished” American state. Despite Trump’s recent comment that he might “prefer a Liberal prime minister,” it’s unlikely either side will warm to the other any time soon. Also read: Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: PM Modi says looks forward to working with Carney, China ready to improve Canada ties A missed opportunity for Conservatives? Ironically, Trump’s interference may have backfired. A Conservative win could have handed him a like-minded government in Ottawa. Poilievre and Trump seem to share common ground, from cutting taxes and slashing public spending to backing fossil fuels and criticising progressive values.

Mark Carney wins Big in Canada, thanks to Trump’s interference: Did his ‘51st State’ talk hand the Liberals election win?

In a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the Liberals, Mark Carney won the Canada elections and will form government soon, though it remains unclear if his party will get the majority. With Carney at the helm of affairs in Canada, New Delhi can hope to bury the past baggage of Trudeau's tenure.&nbsp;
Carney has stressed that the Canada-India relationship is "incredibly important", adding that "strains on the relationship" could be addressed with mutual respect. While Trudeau's last term depended on the support of pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh's National Democratic Party (NDP), Jagmeet Singh's loss in the polls and his decision to step down as NDP chief will prove beneficial for Canrney and in long-run the India-Canada ties.
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The India-Canada relations reached the lowest in 2023 following allegations by the Trudeau government implicating "Indian agents" in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and a Khalistani terrorist. &nbsp;India condemned the accusations as baseless. In October 2024, tensions escalated further when Canada expelled six Indian diplomats. The fallout led both nations to expel top envoys, freeze trade negotiations, and suspend official visits, with New Delhi accusing Ottawa of tolerating extremism and shielding Khalistanis. Only time will tell how Carney would tackle the Khalistani problem and restore India's faith.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined other world leaders in congratulating Carney today, adding that he looked forward to unlocking "greater opportunities" for the people of both countries.&nbsp;
"Congratulations Mark J Carney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people," wrote PM Modi on X.&nbsp;
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Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkJCarney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarkJCarney</a> on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1917135483366478224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>As New Delhi and Ottawa move forward, here's a quick look at controversies under Trudeau:</h2>
 1. Trudeau&rsquo;s 2018 India Visit
Trudeau&rsquo;s state visit to India was widely criticized for being diplomatically unproductive and overly focused on photo-ops and cultural events. Moreover,&nbsp;A convicted Khalistani terrorist, Jaspal Atwal, was invited to official events by the Canadian delegation, causing outrage in India.
2. Khalistan Movement and Sikh Separatism
India has repeatedly expressed concern over the activities of pro-Khalistan groups in Canada, including public rallies and threats against Indian diplomats.&nbsp;Trudeau has defended the right to free speech and peaceful protest. This issue has remained a major point of contention, with India accusing Canada of harbouring separatist elements.
3. 2023 Diplomatic Crisis &ndash; Allegations Over Nijjar&rsquo;s Killing
In September 2023, Trudeau accused the Indian government of being involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Khalistani separatist, in British Columbia. India rejected the allegations as &ldquo;absurd&rdquo; and &ldquo;motivated,&rdquo; demanding evidence that Canada has not made public yet. This ultimately led to diplomatic fallout between the two countries.
4. G20 Summit 2023 (Delhi)
Trudeau&rsquo;s participation in the G20 Summit in India was marked by frosty relations. A scheduled bilateral meeting with PM Modi happened late and led to India raising concerns about Khalistan extremism. Trudeau later accused India of not engaging constructively. Reportedly, Trudeau left the country two days later than planned &ndash; after a mechanical fault in his aeroplane.
5. Suspension of Intelligence Sharing (Five Eyes Concerns)
Trudeau&rsquo;s public allegations put pressure on allies in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance.&nbsp;While some allies (like the U.S.) called for an investigation, none fully endorsed Trudeau&rsquo;s claims publicly, leading to questions about Canada&rsquo;s diplomatic handling.
6. Trade and Economic Impacts
India paused negotiations on a free trade agreement with Canada in September 2023.&nbsp;New Delhi also suspended visas to the country. Since then,&nbsp;Canadian companies in India are facing ambiguity about their standing amid political tensions.
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World | In a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the Liberals, Mark Carney won the Canada elections. Will he be able to reset the India-Canada relationship?

In a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the Liberals, Mark Carney won the Canada elections and will form government soon, though it remains unclear if his party will get the majority. With Carney at the helm of affairs in Canada, New Delhi can hope to bury the past baggage of Trudeau's tenure. Carney has stressed that the Canada-India relationship is "incredibly important", adding that "strains on the relationship" could be addressed with mutual respect. While Trudeau's last term depended on the support of pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh's National Democratic Party (NDP), Jagmeet Singh's loss in the polls and his decision to step down as NDP chief will prove beneficial for Canrney and in long-run the India-Canada ties. Read More | 'This is Canada, and we decide what happens here': Mark Carney's dig at 'sometimes hostile' America The India-Canada relations reached the lowest in 2023 following allegations by the Trudeau government implicating "Indian agents" in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and a Khalistani terrorist. India condemned the accusations as baseless. In October 2024, tensions escalated further when Canada expelled six Indian diplomats. The fallout led both nations to expel top envoys, freeze trade negotiations, and suspend official visits, with New Delhi accusing Ottawa of tolerating extremism and shielding Khalistanis. Only time will tell how Carney would tackle the Khalistani problem and restore India's faith. Read More | Daughter of AAP leader studying in Canada found dead; father demands probe, says 'she wanted to win big in life' Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined other world leaders in congratulating Carney today, adding that he looked forward to unlocking "greater opportunities" for the people of both countries. "Congratulations Mark J Carney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people," wrote PM Modi on X. Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2025 Read More | Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack As New Delhi and Ottawa move forward, here's a quick look at controversies under Trudeau: 1. Trudeau’s 2018 India Visit Trudeau’s state visit to India was widely criticized for being diplomatically unproductive and overly focused on photo-ops and cultural events. Moreover, A convicted Khalistani terrorist, Jaspal Atwal, was invited to official events by the Canadian delegation, causing outrage in India. 2. Khalistan Movement and Sikh Separatism India has repeatedly expressed concern over the activities of pro-Khalistan groups in Canada, including public rallies and threats against Indian diplomats. Trudeau has defended the right to free speech and peaceful protest. This issue has remained a major point of contention, with India accusing Canada of harbouring separatist elements. 3. 2023 Diplomatic Crisis – Allegations Over Nijjar’s Killing In September 2023, Trudeau accused the Indian government of being involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Khalistani separatist, in British Columbia. India rejected the allegations as “absurd” and “motivated,” demanding evidence that Canada has not made public yet. This ultimately led to diplomatic fallout between the two countries. 4. G20 Summit 2023 (Delhi) Trudeau’s participation in the G20 Summit in India was marked by frosty relations. A scheduled bilateral meeting with PM Modi happened late and led to India raising concerns about Khalistan extremism. Trudeau later accused India of not engaging constructively. Reportedly, Trudeau left the country two days later than planned – after a mechanical fault in his aeroplane. 5. Suspension of Intelligence Sharing (Five Eyes Concerns) Trudeau’s public allegations put pressure on allies in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance. While some allies (like the U.S.) called for an investigation, none fully endorsed Trudeau’s claims publicly, leading to questions about Canada’s diplomatic handling. 6. Trade and Economic Impacts India paused negotiations on a free trade agreement with Canada in September 2023. New Delhi also suspended visas to the country. Since then, Canadian companies in India are facing ambiguity about their standing amid political tensions. Read More | Canada election result: Liberal Party's Mark Carney wins, will he lead a majority government?

Will India-Canada ties improve under Mark Carney? All controversies during Justin Trudeau's tenure listed

Canada's Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, wins a new term in power. However, the election takes a dramatic turn with Donald Trump's comments on Canada, calling it the '51st state'. Watch this report for more information!

Liberals win Canada election: Mark Carney shows tough stance on the US after victory

Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Davinder Saini's 21-year-old daughter Vanshika was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada, confimed the Indian embassy. She had been missing from her rented accommodation reportedly after she spoke to her family in India on April 22. Vanshika completed her senior secondary in Dera Bassi, a district in the Indian state of Punjab, and went to Canada for a two-year degree in health studies. She was working in a private clinic.&nbsp;
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We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/7f4v8uGtuk">https://t.co/7f4v8uGtuk</a>
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Davinder Saini, AAP&rsquo;s block president and incharge of the office of local AAP MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, came to know about her disappearance on April 25 when one of her friends informed the family. As per reports, the AAP leader approached the police on April 25 following which he contactedthe embassy in Ottawa online and lodged a missing report.
The Indian Embassy in Ottawa said that "concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation". It added, "We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance."
Speaking to news agency ANI, Davinder Saini said, "My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023...She wanted to win big in life...I want the Indian government to talk to the Canadian authorities and speed up the process of bringing her body back. I also demand a proper investigation to be carried out..."
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According to a Facebook post by the Ottawa Indo-Canadians Association (OICA), Vanshika Saini had left her house at around 8-9 pm on April 25, to look for&nbsp;rental&nbsp;rooms and did not return home.&nbsp;&ldquo;Her phone has been switched off, and she missed an important exam today, which is very unusual for her. Vanshika is usually in regular contact with her family and friends every morning, but since last night, no one has heard from her. All her friends are unaware of her current location,&rdquo; the post added.
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<h2 class="hideParaText">Harsimrat Randhawa killed</h2>
Earlier on April 16, 21-year-old&nbsp;Harsimrat Randhawa, a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario was killed by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop, and shots were fired from a passing car, PTI reported. Harsimrat Randhawa was hit in the chest and rushed to a nearby hospital, but succumbed, it added. The family had spoken to Harsimrat just two hours before her untimely death.
Harsimrat, hailing from a prosperous family in the Tarn Taran district, was caught in the crossfire and sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the hospital but succumbed.&nbsp;She had moved to Canada on a student permit two years ago to pursue her education.
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World | Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Davinder Saini's 21-year-old daughter Vanshika was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada,

Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Davinder Saini's 21-year-old daughter Vanshika was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada, confimed the Indian embassy. She had been missing from her rented accommodation reportedly after she spoke to her family in India on April 22. Vanshika completed her senior secondary in Dera Bassi, a district in the Indian state of Punjab, and went to Canada for a two-year degree in health studies. She was working in a private clinic. We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community… https://t.co/7f4v8uGtuk — India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) April 28, 2025 Read More | LIVE | Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: Mark Carney's Liberals win Canada election Davinder Saini, AAP’s block president and incharge of the office of local AAP MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, came to know about her disappearance on April 25 when one of her friends informed the family. As per reports, the AAP leader approached the police on April 25 following which he contactedthe embassy in Ottawa online and lodged a missing report. The Indian Embassy in Ottawa said that "concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation". It added, "We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance." Speaking to news agency ANI, Davinder Saini said, "My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023...She wanted to win big in life...I want the Indian government to talk to the Canadian authorities and speed up the process of bringing her body back. I also demand a proper investigation to be carried out..." #WATCH | Punjab: 20-year-old daughter of Aam Aadmi Party leader from Mohali's Derabassi, who went to Canada to study, dies. Davinder Saini, father of the deceased, says, "My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023... She wanted to win big in life... The last I talked to her was… pic.twitter.com/MIiRVdVZyV — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2025 According to a Facebook post by the Ottawa Indo-Canadians Association (OICA), Vanshika Saini had left her house at around 8-9 pm on April 25, to look for rental rooms and did not return home. “Her phone has been switched off, and she missed an important exam today, which is very unusual for her. Vanshika is usually in regular contact with her family and friends every morning, but since last night, no one has heard from her. All her friends are unaware of her current location,” the post added. Read More | Canada election result: Liberal Party's Mark Carney projected to win, will he lead a majority government? Harsimrat Randhawa killed Earlier on April 16, 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa, a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario was killed by a stray bullet while waiting at a bus stop, and shots were fired from a passing car, PTI reported. Harsimrat Randhawa was hit in the chest and rushed to a nearby hospital, but succumbed, it added. The family had spoken to Harsimrat just two hours before her untimely death. Harsimrat, hailing from a prosperous family in the Tarn Taran district, was caught in the crossfire and sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the hospital but succumbed. She had moved to Canada on a student permit two years ago to pursue her education. Read More | Organised crime in Canada worse than Punjab’s, say kin of Indian student killed in Ontario

Daughter of AAP leader studying in Canada found dead; father demands probe, says 'she wanted to win big in life'

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Liberals win Canada elections: Mark Carney's win election dominated by Trump’s trade war

After winning the 2025 Canadian election, Mark Carney said, "This is Canada, and we decide what happens here." "We will need to think big and act bigger," he added in a speech just after the results.&nbsp;
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He went on: &ldquo;We can give ourselves far more than the Americans can ever take away. The coming days and months will be challenging and will call for some sacrifices. But we will share those challenges by supporting our workers.&rdquo;
Calling its neighbouring country US &ldquo;sometimes hostile," Carney continued claiming that he is still up for unity.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We are buying Canadian, we are supporting our friends and neighbours in the cross hairs of President Trump. We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy of the G7," Carney said while taking a dig at the American president.&nbsp;
&ldquo;When we are threatened we will fight with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada," he added.&nbsp; Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vote-count-begins-in-canada-election-defined-by-trumps-threats-9012685">Vote count begins in Canada election defined by Trump's threats</a>
This came after Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and repeated his "51st state" remark. Making a post just before Canada went to polls, Trump said the election makes "no sense unless Canada is a State!&rdquo;&nbsp;
Just after getting the narrow victory in the election on Monday (April 28), Carney said &ldquo;America wants our land, our resources, our water&rdquo;. He added he would protect the country from what he said were not &ldquo;idle threats&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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World | After winning the 2025 Canada Eelection, Mark Carney said, “this is Canada, and we decide what happens here.” “We will need to think big and act bigger," he added in speech after the results.

After winning the 2025 Canadian election, Mark Carney said, "This is Canada, and we decide what happens here." "We will need to think big and act bigger," he added in a speech just after the results. Also read: LIVE | Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: Mark Carney says Canada should 'never forget' lessons of US 'betrayal' He went on: “We can give ourselves far more than the Americans can ever take away. The coming days and months will be challenging and will call for some sacrifices. But we will share those challenges by supporting our workers.” Calling its neighbouring country US “sometimes hostile," Carney continued claiming that he is still up for unity. Also read: Liberals win Canada elections: Mark Carney's victory amid Trump's trade war “We are buying Canadian, we are supporting our friends and neighbours in the cross hairs of President Trump. We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy of the G7," Carney said while taking a dig at the American president. “When we are threatened we will fight with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada," he added. Also read: Vote count begins in Canada election defined by Trump's threats This came after Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and repeated his "51st state" remark. Making a post just before Canada went to polls, Trump said the election makes "no sense unless Canada is a State!” Just after getting the narrow victory in the election on Monday (April 28), Carney said “America wants our land, our resources, our water”. He added he would protect the country from what he said were not “idle threats”. Also read: Canada snap elections: Trump reiterates 51st state remark, Poilievre urges U.S. to stay out

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Canada's federal elections are underway, with Mark Carney's Liberals facing tough competition from Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. The battle for Canada's future is heating up, with key issues like US tariffs and potential annexation influencing the narrative. Who will emerge as Canada's next Prime Minister?

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Pakistan&rsquo;s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent.&nbsp;
As Canada votes, Trump urges Canadians to "elect him" by joining the US as "cherished" 51st state.
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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent. As Canada votes, Trump urges Canadians to "elect him" by joining the US as "cherished" 51st state. A nationwide power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and part of southern France on Monday (Apr 28), leaving millions without electricity. Click on the headlines for more 'On high alert': Pakistan alleges 'imminent' Indian strike after Pahalgam terror attack: Is Islamabad bracing for war? In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent. The attack, which occurred in the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, has sparked outrage in India. 'It was meant to be!': As Canada votes, Trump urges Canadians to 'elect him' by joining US as 'cherished' 51st state As Canadians voted in a major federal election, Donald Trump on Monday (April 28) stirred a controversy by suggesting Canada should join the United States as its 51st state. Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President described the border between the two nations as an “artificially drawn line from many years ago.” Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal, France. Here’s why it happened A nationwide power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and part of southern France on Monday (Apr 28), leaving millions without electricity. While the cause of the power failure remains unclear, local media reports indicated issues with the European electric grid, which affected the national grids in the Iberian Peninsula. 'Culprits have been identified': Iran's interior minister reveals reason behind the deadly port blast that killed 40 Iran’s interior minister Eskandar Momeni said on Monday (Apr 28) that the deadly explosion at the country’s largest commercial port that killed 46 was caused by “negligence” and failure to comply with safety measures. This comes as firefighters are still battling a blaze at the facility two days after the explosion occurred. 'Ukraine should follow this example': Russia's Putin announces surprise three-day ceasefire: Did Trump effect finally work? Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a sudden three-day ceasefire from 8 to 10 May, to coincide with Moscow's annual World War II Victory Day events, the Kremlin said on Monday. 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? China has firmly denied claims that President Xi Jinping recently spoke to US President Donald Trump over the phone, saying there are no discussions underway to resolve the ongoing tariff dispute between the two countries. New video shows man unknowingly records deadly Pahalgam terror attack while ziplining Nearly a week following the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, a new video filmed by a tourist in the Baisaran Valley, where the terrorists gunned down 26 people, has gone viral on social media. ‘Can’t ignore safety’: Indian govt in talks with airlines to ‘look for options’ following Pak airspace closure, says aviation minister Following Pakistan’s recent announcement to block Indian airlines from using its airspace, the Indian government has started talks with airlines to understand its impact and find solutions, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Monday (Apr 28). Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur, Nandamuri Balakrishna receive Padma Awards from President Murmu Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Shekhar Kapur are some of the notable names from the entertainment industry who received the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening in New Delhi. Meanwhile singers Arijit Singh, Jaspinder Narula and actress Mamata Shankar received the Padma Shri for their contribution in the field of arts. Ravichandran Ashwin conferred with Padma Shri Award for decorated cricket career – WATCH Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was conferred with the coveted Padma Shri Award at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday (Apr 28) by the Honourable President of India, Droupadi Murmu, for his contributions to Indian cricket. Ashwin, who announced his international retirement in December last year, is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests (537) and the eighth most in the format's history.

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Canada will have its snap elections on the 28th of April the front runners for the prime ministerial post the liberal candidate mark carney and the conservative leader Pierre Poilievre are making the final campaign push before the vote. On big election day let's in fact take a look at the issues that the Canadians say that they'll be voting on...

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As Canadians voted in a major federal election, Donald Trump on Monday (April 28) stirred a controversy by suggesting Canada should join the United States as its 51st state. Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President described the border between the two nations as an &ldquo;artificially drawn line from many years ago.&rdquo;
In his post, Trump began by offering his best wishes, "Good luck to the Great people of Canada." He then urged Canadians to consider statehood, claiming it would slash taxes and boost military power for free.
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Trump added, "Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st. State of the United States of America. No more artificially drawn line from many years ago.
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"Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE! America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!" Trump said.
<h2>Canadian election overshadowed by Trump's comments</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s comments come as Canada went to polls with the nation's sovereignty, already a key issue during the election campaign. The election itself has been described by party leaders as the most critical in a generation because of the US president's threats.

World: In his post, Trump began by offering his best wishes, "Good luck to the Great people of Canada." He then urged Canadians to consider statehood.

As Canadians voted in a major federal election, Donald Trump on Monday (April 28) stirred a controversy by suggesting Canada should join the United States as its 51st state. Posting on his Truth Social platform, the US President described the border between the two nations as an “artificially drawn line from many years ago.” In his post, Trump began by offering his best wishes, "Good luck to the Great people of Canada." He then urged Canadians to consider statehood, claiming it would slash taxes and boost military power for free. Watch: Canada Elections 2025: 7.3 million ballots cast during early polls Trump added, "Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World, have your Car, Steel, Aluminum, Lumber, Energy, and all other businesses, QUADRUPLE in size, WITH ZERO TARIFFS OR TAXES, if Canada becomes the cherished 51st. State of the United States of America. No more artificially drawn line from many years ago. Also read: 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? "Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE! America can no longer subsidize Canada with the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year that we have been spending in the past. It makes no sense unless Canada is a State!" Trump said. Canadian election overshadowed by Trump's comments Trump’s comments come as Canada went to polls with the nation's sovereignty, already a key issue during the election campaign. The election itself has been described by party leaders as the most critical in a generation because of the US president's threats.

'It was meant to be!': As Canada votes, Trump urges Canadians to 'elect him' by joining US as 'cherished' 51st state

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In a tragic incident, several people have bee killed after a car rammed into a crowd enjoying the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival, a street festival, in Canada's Vancouver, reported the local media. The incident took place at 8 pm (local time) on Saturday. According to the police the suspect is in custody and interrogation is on. Watch in for more details!

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A McDonald's delivery guy in the US was deported to Trump's "favourite" El Salvador's CECOT prison after he made a wrong turn into Canada while travelling from Detroit.&nbsp;
Ricardo Prada Vásquez, a 32-year-old Venezuelan immigrant, was apprehended when he was completing a McDonald's delivery in January as he made a huge mistake navigating the US-Canadian border, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Prada mistakenly crossed the Ambassador Bridge into Canada. But, when he tried to re-enter the US, authorities apprehended him.&nbsp;
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Prada had been in the US for only a few months, according to The New York Times. However, for many days, Prada's whereabouts were unknown due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials holding him.&nbsp;
&ldquo;What we&rsquo;re seeing is one wrong turn at the Detroit bridge&mdash;the Ambassador Bridge&mdash;can result in your loved one disappearing,&rdquo; said Michigan Immigrant Rights Center&rsquo;s Christine Sauve in a statement to the Free Press.
"That shouldn't be the case," she added.&nbsp;
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Prada's apprehension reflects Trump's stricter policies and his raging war between the federal courts and the US administration.&nbsp;
Trump administration has also refused to return wrongly deported man Maryland Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US, even after the Supreme Court ordered that the Trump administration must bring him back from El Salvador.&nbsp;
However, the Trump administration has alleged that Abrego is a gang member and would not be brought back to the US, despite accepting that he was deported in an "administrative error".&nbsp;
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Abrego&rsquo;s wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura said that she was forced to go into hiding after the Homeland Security Department posted an order featuring her address.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t feel safe when the government posts my address, the house where my family lives,&rdquo; said Vasquez, who shares three kids with Abrego.
She said she was afraid for her kids.
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Prada had been in the US for only a few months. However, for many days, Prada's whereabouts were unknown due to Immigration officials holding him. WORLD

A McDonald's delivery guy in the US was deported to Trump's "favourite" El Salvador's CECOT prison after he made a wrong turn into Canada while travelling from Detroit. Ricardo Prada Vásquez, a 32-year-old Venezuelan immigrant, was apprehended when he was completing a McDonald's delivery in January as he made a huge mistake navigating the US-Canadian border, the Detroit Free Press reported. Prada mistakenly crossed the Ambassador Bridge into Canada. But, when he tried to re-enter the US, authorities apprehended him. Also read: Not 'innocent': Trump administration's flip-flop deportation adds to American man's woes in El Salvador Prada had been in the US for only a few months, according to The New York Times. However, for many days, Prada's whereabouts were unknown due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials holding him. “What we’re seeing is one wrong turn at the Detroit bridge—the Ambassador Bridge—can result in your loved one disappearing,” said Michigan Immigrant Rights Center’s Christine Sauve in a statement to the Free Press. "That shouldn't be the case," she added. Also read: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, erroneously deported to El Salvador, unaware of global attention on his case Prada's apprehension reflects Trump's stricter policies and his raging war between the federal courts and the US administration. Trump administration has also refused to return wrongly deported man Maryland Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US, even after the Supreme Court ordered that the Trump administration must bring him back from El Salvador. However, the Trump administration has alleged that Abrego is a gang member and would not be brought back to the US, despite accepting that he was deported in an "administrative error". Also read: White House explores legality of sending US citizens to El Salvador jail: Trump says 'would love to...' Abrego’s wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura said that she was forced to go into hiding after the Homeland Security Department posted an order featuring her address. “I don’t feel safe when the government posts my address, the house where my family lives,” said Vasquez, who shares three kids with Abrego. She said she was afraid for her kids. WATCH | Trump suggests jailing US citizen in El Salvador amid uproar

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