Ontario hosts pro-Khalistan rally as relations between Canada and India continue to sour
A group of protesters hold yellow flags with the word Khalistan.
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Canada, a controversial rallywas held in Ontario on Sunday where pro-Khalistan sentiments were openly expressed. The event, part of the annual Nagar Kirtan Parade organised by the Ontario Gurudwara Committee (OGC), saw a significant presence of Khalistani supporterschanting anti-India slogans.
The parade route from Malton to Rexdale featured multiple Khalistan-themed floats adorned with flags and slogans. Several floats carried provocative imagery, including one portraying the Indian prime minister behind bars. Another displayed a map of Khalistan, advocating for a referendum on the contentious issue.
The event sawinflammatory speeches delivered by Paramjit Mand of the Dal Khalsa, who openly issued threats to Indian leaders and challenged Indian sovereignty. Avtar Singh Pannu, a listed terrorist by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) and a member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), added fuel to the fire with provocative slogans, calling for support for an upcoming referendum in Calgary. The event shows the Trudeau govt remains unperturbed by India's concerns over space being given to Khalistani extremistelements.
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Last week, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and opposition leaderPierre Poilievre were seen attending an event where pro-Khalistani slogans were made. In the aftermath of the development, India summonedCanada's deputy high commissioner to lodge a strong protest.
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar recently expressed concern over Canada's handling of the matter, particularly regarding the legitimacy given to extremist elements under the guise of free speech.
Watch:New Delhi summons Canada envoy as Khalistani slogans chanted at event attended by Trudeau
"In Canada, the party in power in Canada, other parties have given these kinds of extremism, separatism a certain legitimacy in the name of free speech," remarked Jaishankar over the weekend.
He warned of potential consequences, asserting, "It's not a one-way street, a pushback will come." Jaishankar also highlighted the issue of certain individuals with organised links from Punjab being allowed entry into Canada, despite being wanted criminals.
Notably, Canada has been accusing India of being involved in the killing of Canadian national and Khalistan supporterHardeep Singh Nijjar. Despite the accusations, no direct link or evidence has been provided by Canada in the matter.