Here's what Congress said after Canada PM Justin Trudeau accused India for killing Khalistani terrorist Nijjar
Read all the LIVE updates of this BIG story here Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs Minister (MEA) has decided to expel a Canadian diplomat following Trudeau's statement. The Mea said, “The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days.
The decision reflects the Government of India’s growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities". Also read: 'Absurd and motivated': India rejects Canada's allegation over Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing The Indian government has also rejected the statement of the Canadian Prime Minister. The Modi government called Trudeau's remark "absurd and motivated".
Further, India's foreign ministry said, "Such unsubstantiated allegations seek to shift the focus from Khalistani terrorists and extremists, who have been provided shelter in Canada and continue to threaten India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The inaction of the Canadian Government on this matter has been a long-standing and continuing concern. Also read: In tit-for-tat, India expels Canadian diplomat. Details here Former diplomat Rajiv Dogra told PTI news agency, "Justin Trudeau has been in trouble for some time now.
He is anticipating that he may not last very long as PM of Canada. So, he has been trying to divert domestic attention to other issues". BJP leader Harjit Singh Grewal said, "Ever since Justin Trudeau became the PM of Canada, Khalistani activities have increased there, and there is no attempt being made to stop
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