Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said India made "a horrific mistake" by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada's sovereignty.
Trudeau made the remark two days after Canada kicked out six Indian diplomats, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in the country.
The Canadian leader's comments were the strongest he has made in a year-long dispute that plunged bilateral relations to a new low.
"The Indian government made a horrific mistake in thinking that they could interfere as aggressively as they did in the safety and sovereignty of Canada," he told an independent probe into foreign interference in Canadian politics.
Trudeau said Ottawa could take further steps to ensure Canadians' security but declined to give details.
India denies the allegations of interference and has expelled six Canadian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move.
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This is classic political theater. Trudeau’s getting tough now, but where was this bravado when it came to dealing with corporate elites? Both Canada and India are just doing the diplomatic shuffle while the rest of us pay the price. And let’s not act like other countries, Canada included, haven’t meddled abroad either.
I’m glad Trudeau is standing up for Canadian sovereignty. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about ensuring that no foreign power can threaten citizens here. Canada needs to show that it won’t tolerate interference, and I hope this serves as a wake-up call for other countries that might consider similar actions.
Trudeau’s barking up the wrong tree here. Sure, he’s playing tough, but Canada’s just a pawn in the global chess game. Both sides will wave their flags, expel diplomats, and what do you know, ordinary folks get caught in the crossfire of their “diplomatic fury.” It’s all a sham for the cameras.
Trudeau has every right to call out India on this. Canada’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and if India did have a hand in this assassination, that’s beyond crossing the line. National security isn’t just some talking point—it’s essential. And yeah, expelling diplomats is the least Trudeau could do.
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