India is taking steps to reduce Canada’s diplomatic presence in the country following allegations from Canada that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver. India has dismissed these accusations as absurd and is now discussing the modalities of achieving parity in diplomatic representation with Canada. As a part of its actions, India has canceled visas for Canadians, although Canada has not retaliated.
India argues that Indian diplomats in Canada are not safe due to the alleged climate of fear created by Sikh separatists. The country has accused Canada of supporting these separatists who are fighting for the creation of a separate Sikh nation. In response to the allegations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tried to calm the diplomatic clash, stating that Canada is not aiming to provoke or escalate the situation.
This recent clash is not the first time tensions have arisen between India and Canada. In the past, Canada expelled a senior Indian diplomat after India had expelled a senior Canadian diplomat. Trudeau has even mentioned “credible allegations” of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh leader.
The situation continues to develop as both countries navigate through the diplomatic tensions. Despite India’s actions, Canada has not taken any decisive measures in response. It remains to be seen how this issue will be resolved and what impact it will have on the bilateral relations between the two countries.
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