Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:01pm on 01 Nov 2024,Friday India Global
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended Diwali wishes while acknowledging tensions with India due to recent diplomatic disputes. Trudeau expressed solidarity with Hindu Canadians, celebrating the Indo-Canadian community's contributions. His message follows recent friction sparked by his accusations of India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Additionally, Canadian MP Chandra Arya raised concerns about Hindu Canadians' safety amid escalating extremism, urging government recognition of the threat. Meanwhile, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre clarified that changes to the Diwali event in Ottawa were logistical, not cancellations, amidst rising tensions with India.
