On Wednesday, Justin Trudeau acknowledged that Canada only possessed intelligence, not concrete evidence, linking India to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
In Short:
– Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed calls Justin Trudeau “a joke.”
– TMC’s Saket Gokhale criticizes the “Five Eyes” alliance for supporting Canada’s claims.
– Abhishek Manu Singhvi suggests Khalistani influence behind the issue.
Indian opposition leaders have harshly criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his admission that Ottawa lacks proof and only has intelligence against India in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This has further intensified the diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed labeled Trudeau a “joke,” while Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale condemned the Canadian leader’s “sheer hypocrisy” as astonishing.
Mohamed tweeted, “A world leader making accusations based on intelligence inputs without a shred of evidence—what a joke!”
Saket Gokhale not only criticized Trudeau but also denounced the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance, which includes the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, for supporting Ottawa’s allegations against India.
“The sheer hypocrisy of Canada’s PM Trudeau and his ‘Five Eyes’ allies is astonishing,” Gokhale stated.
While the US accused India of not cooperating with Canada’s investigation into Nijjar’s murder, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters remarked that the “alleged criminal conduct outlined publicly by Canadian law enforcement, if proven, would be deeply concerning.”
The UK has also supported Canada’s allegations regarding India’s involvement in criminal activities on Canadian soil.
In his tweet, Gokhale pointed out that “these same countries have willfully supported Israel’s incursions into Lebanon’s sovereign territory to carry out civilian killings.”
He added, “When Israel enters Lebanon, it’s labeled ‘anti-terrorism’ and ‘self-defense.’ But while groups like Hezbollah are considered terrorists by Canada, the US, and the UK, figures like Nijjar are described as ‘activists.’ Holding Israel’s enemies as terrorists while calling India’s enemies ‘activists’ is a blatant display of double standards.”
Meanwhile, senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi questioned whether Trudeau’s remarks against India were influenced by pressure from the Khalistani community.
In a tweet in Hindi, Singhvi remarked that “fear is spreading among Canada’s sycophants” and hinted that Trudeau’s stance could be linked to next year’s general elections.
The Opposition’s criticism of Trudeau comes amid the escalating diplomatic row between India and Canada, which has seen both countries expelling diplomats in retaliatory moves. This latest development is part of a year-long dispute that has pushed bilateral relations to a new low.
Trudeau has accused India of attacking Canada and “undermining the integrity of our democracy” in connection with the murder of Nijjar outside a gurdwara in British Columbia last year.
