India Denounces Canadian Media Report Linking PM Modi To Nijjar Murder Plot

The Indian government has dismissed allegations made in a Canadian media report suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of a plot to murder Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist. Officials have categorically denied the claims, labeling them as “ludicrous statements.”

Canadian Media Report Sparks Controversy

The report, which has sparked a fresh wave of controversy in the strained Indo-Canada relations, alleged that PM Modi was complicit in the Nijjar murder plot. Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan leader, was killed in Surrey, British Columbia, in June 2023.

India’s Stance on the Allegations

Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson from the Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India’s position, stating that the accusations are baseless and politically motivated. They emphasized India’s commitment to maintaining its sovereignty and dismissed the report as an attempt to derail diplomatic efforts.

Strained Indo-Canada Relations

The report adds to the ongoing tension between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue. Recent diplomatic exchanges have highlighted the differences between the two nations, with India urging Canada to take action against anti-India elements operating on its soil.

India has firmly rejected the allegations, calling for a focus on constructive dialogue rather than baseless claims that risk further deterioration of bilateral ties. The government maintains that such reports are unfounded and lack credibility.

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