Diplomatic Tensions Rise Between Canada and India

Fri Jul 11 2025 09:48:49 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Between Canada and India

Canada Accuses India of Criminal Activities Leading to Diplomatic Expulsions


Canada has accused India of homicide and extortion to silence critics on Canadian soil, resulting in diplomatic expulsions and heightened tensions.

Canada has recently leveled serious allegations against the Indian government, accusing it of engaging in homicide and extortion to suppress critics residing in Canada. This has led to the expulsion of Sanjay Kumar Verma, India's top diplomat, and five others whom Canada claims are part of a criminal network linked to these activities. India has responded in kind, expelling six Canadian diplomats, including the second-highest-ranking official at the Canadian embassy. These reciprocal actions have further intensified a diplomatic spat that originated with the assassination of a prominent Sikh cleric, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in British Columbia last year. Canada accuses India of orchestrating the killing, but India refutes the claims, calling them politically charged.

This diplomatic rift sheds light on the broader context of Canada's significant Sikh community, the largest outside of India. Many Sikhs in Canada are perceived by India as part of a secessionist movement advocating for the creation of Khalistan, a proposed Sikh homeland in Punjab, India. These accusations and the subsequent expulsions underscore both nations' complicated relations and illustrate how international politics and community dynamics can influence diplomatic interactions.

The unfolding developments may have significant implications on the bilateral relations and prompt further discussions on minority rights and international norms in diplomatic conduct. Whether these tensions will escalate or be resolved through diplomatic dialogue remains uncertain, as both nations navigate their complex relationship.

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