Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:41pm on 15 Jul 2024,Monday India Global
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau called singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh "a guy from Punjab," causing a controversy. Many felt he should have called Dosanjh an Indian artist. BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused Trudeau of "mischief." Trudeau met Dosanjh at his Toronto show and praised him on social media. Critics say Trudeau's words fuel separatist sentiments amid strained India-Canada relations. Dosanjh clarified that being Punjabi means being Indian, highlighting his roots and music career tied to India. Trudeau’s remarks overshadowed his praise for Dosanjh’s success.