S. Jaishankar on India-Canada row, Trudeau’s allegations on Nijjar killing, Manipur & China

S. Jaishankar on India-Canada row, Trudeau's allegations on Nijjar killing, Manipur & China

S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, addressed the India-Canada row, Trudeau's allegations on Nijjar killing, Manipur & China in a recent interview.

On the India-Canada row:

Jaishankar said that India is "not happy" with the way the Canadian government has been handling the issue of Khalistan separatism. He accused Canada of providing "safe haven" to Khalistani terrorists and of interfering in India's internal affairs.

On Trudeau's allegations on Nijjar killing:

Jaishankar dismissed Trudeau's allegations that the Nijjar killing was a "targeted attack" against the Sikh community in Canada. He said that the killing was a "random act of violence" and that there is no evidence to suggest that it was motivated by hate.

On Manipur:

Jaishankar said that India is committed to the development of Manipur and that the government is working to improve the security situation in the state. He also said that India is willing to talk to insurgent groups in Manipur if they are willing to renounce violence.

On China:

Jaishankar said that India is "concerned" about China's military buildup along the border between India and China. He said that India is willing to engage in dialogue with China to resolve the border dispute, but that India will not compromise on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Jaishankar's interview comes at a time when relations between India and Canada are strained. In recent months, there have been a number of incidents of violence against Sikhs in Canada, and the Indian government has accused Canada of not doing enough to protect the Sikh community.

The Nijjar killing was a particularly sensitive incident. Nijjar, a Sikh man, was shot and killed in Surrey, British Columbia, in April 2023. Trudeau said that the killing was a "targeted attack" against the Sikh community, but Jaishankar dismissed this claim.

The border dispute between India and China is another long-standing issue. The two countries have fought a war over the border in the past, and there have been a number of skirmishes in recent years.

Jaishankar's interview is a significant development in the relations between India and Canada. It is clear that the Indian government is unhappy with the way that the Canadian government has been handling a number of issues, including the Khalistan separatism issue, the Nijjar killing, and the border dispute with China. It will be interesting to see how the Canadian government responds to Jaishankar's criticisms.