'Trudeau Govt Compromised': BJP On Canada's Inaction After India Sent Evidence Of Gangsters, Terrorists

BJP said that the Indian government provided evidence and dossiers relating to gangsters and terrorists, but the Canadian government did not take any action.

Amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Wednesday that the Indian government provided evidence and dossiers relating to gangsters and terrorists, but the Canadian government did not take any action, which shows that the government is "compromised".

Speaking on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks in response to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegations about India's involvement in Nijjar's killing in British Columbia, BJP leader RP Singh said, "S Jaishankar rightly said that if there is evidence, present it. In fact, our government has provided evidence and dossiers relating to gangsters, terrorists, and people involved in such acts, but the Canadian government did not take any action. This shows that the government is compromised". 

Earlier, S. Jaishankar said that if Canada provides specific information in connection with Nijjar’s killing, action will be taken. He added, "we are open to looking at it."

Speaking at the ‘Discussion at Council on Foreign Relations’ in New York, Jaishankar said, “We told the Canadians that this is not the government of India's policy. Secondly, we said if you have something specific and if you have something relevant, let us know. We are open to looking at it...The picture is not complete without the context in a way”.

Amid Row With Canada, India Says ‘Political Convenience Mustn’t Determine Response To Terrorism’

India Tuesday took a jibe at Canada at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and said countries should not respond to acts of terrorism, extremism and violence as per their own domestic political needs. Addressing the 78th UNGA in New York, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also spoke of territorial integrity and non-interference of countries in other’s internal affairs and said “without genuine solidarity, there can never be real trust”.

India and Canada are facing an unprecedented diplomatic row over the Khalistan issue that has been straining bilateral ties for decades. Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged of a “potential India link” in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in Canada's Surrey. India has also called Canada to be a safe haven for terrorists.

“We often advocate the promotion of a rules-based order. From time to time, respect for the UN Charter is also invoked. But for all the talk, it is still a few nations who shape the agenda and seek to define the norms. This cannot go on indefinitely. Nor will it go unchallenged,” Jaishankar said while delivering the National Statement at the General Debate of the 78th session of UNGA.

“A fair, equitable and democratic order will surely emerge, once we all put our minds to it. And for a start, that means ensuring that rule makers do not subjugate rule takers. After all, rules will work only when they apply equally to all,” he added.