A Canadian extremist group has once again issued a concerning threat, this time targeting India by demanding the immediate closure of the Indian Embassy in Ottawa and the recall of High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma. This threat comes closely on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trudeau’s extended stay in India was necessitated by a technical issue with his Airbus plane, which occurred during his visit for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Canadian Prime Minister’s presence at the summit was relatively low-profile, with reports suggesting that he did not attend the official G20 gala dinner, as reported by various Canadian media outlets.
The militant group responsible for the threat, while not widely known, has pointed fingers at the Modi-led Indian government, holding it responsible for what they perceive as Trudeau’s “disrespect.” This marks the second threat in just 48 hours from this group, who have ominously warned that PM Modi should recall his ambassador, or there will be consequences.
In their statement, the group asserted, “Now, it is evident that our claims are substantiated. All terror-related calls originate from Canada, and leadership must bear responsibility.”
Trudeau’s extended stay in India occurs against the backdrop of New Delhi’s apparent unease with the Canadian Prime Minister. During his visit, Modi conveyed India’s strong concerns about ongoing anti-India activities by extremist elements in Canada, which include promoting secessionism, inciting violence against Indian diplomats, and menacing the Indian community residing there.
During their discussions on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Modi emphasized the importance of a relationship built on “mutual respect and trust” for the advancement of India-Canada ties, as reported by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Moreover, following the technical issue with Trudeau’s aircraft, it has emerged that the Indian government offered the services of Air India One for the Canadian Prime Minister’s return on Monday. However, the Canadian government declined the offer and took approximately six hours to respond, indicating their preference to wait for their own plane.
It’s worth noting that Air India One is a fleet of Boeing 777s exclusively reserved for India’s top leaders, including the president, vice-president, and prime minister, for international travel.
Additionally, foreign media reports have revealed that the CC-150 Polaris plane of the Canadian Air Force, en route to pick up Trudeau, was diverted to London on a yet-to-be-disclosed basis, raising further questions about the incident.
Trudeau, who arrived in Delhi on Friday for the G20 Summit, originally planned to depart on Sunday but faced a two-day delay due to the aircraft’s technical issues. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar was present at the airport to bid farewell to Trudeau, expressing gratitude for his participation at the G20 Summit and wishing him and his delegation a safe journey home.
For more details on this developing story, you can refer to these sources:
- [Link to a reliable news source reporting on the threat issued by the militant group]
- [Link to a credible source covering Trudeau’s extended stay in India]
- [Link to a news outlet providing insights into India’s concerns about anti-India activities in Canada]
- [Link to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding Modi-Trudeau discussions at the G20 Summit]