**External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticises Canada for its muted response to Khalistan movement**
– External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised Canada on Wednesday for its muted response to the Khalistan movement growing on its soil.
– Jaishankar accused the Justin Trudeau-government of engaging in vote-bank politics and stated that the Canadian government’s responses to the growing threat “have been constrained by what they regard as vote-bank compulsions”.
– He warned that if there are activities in Canada that impinge on India’s national security and integrity, then India will have to respond.
– The ties between India and Canada have recently come under stress over the Khalistani issue.
– Earlier this month, India had criticized Canada for allowing Khalistan separatists to celebrate the assassination of former PM Indira Gandhi.
– Protests by Khalistan supporters have also taken place near the Indian consulate in Canada, leading to the cancellation of an event and assault on an Indian-origin journalist.
– India has expressed deep concern regarding the recent actions of separatist and extremist groups towards its diplomatic mission and consulates in Canada.
– Canada has seen a rise in anti-India activities recently by Khalistan supporters who have vandalised some Hindu temples.
**Analysis**
The External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar, has criticized Canada for its muted response to the Khalistan movement growing on its soil. He accused the Canadian government of engaging in vote-bank politics and stated that their responses to the growing threat have been constrained by what they regard as vote-bank compulsions. This criticism comes as the ties between India and Canada have recently come under stress over the Khalistani issue.
Earlier this month, India had hit out hard at Canada for allowing Khalistan separatists to celebrate the assassination of former PM Indira Gandhi. Jaishankar had expressed concern about the space given to separatists, extremists, and those who advocate violence, stating that it is not good for relationships and not good for Canada.
Protests by Khalistan supporters have also taken place near the Indian consulate in Canada. In March, an event attended by the Indian envoy had to be cancelled due to security concerns after a violent protest by Khalistan supporters. An Indian-origin journalist was also assaulted by protesters. India eventually summoned the Canadian high commissioner and expressed deep concern regarding the recent actions of separatist and extremist groups towards its diplomatic mission and consulates.
Canada has seen a rise in anti-India activities by Khalistan supporters who have vandalised some Hindu temples. These activities have further strained the relationship between India and Canada. The External Affairs Minister warned that if there are activities in Canada that impinge on India’s national security and integrity, then India will have to respond.
Overall, the criticism by the External Affairs Minister highlights the concerns of India regarding the Khalistan movement in Canada and its impact on bilateral relationships. India expects Canada to take stronger action against these activities and not indulge separatists, extremists, and those who advocate violence.
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