Strained ties between India, Canada hit 'new low' after accusation of Sikh leader's murder

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The allegations have prompted tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats on both sides.

on Canadian soil have dealt a blow to diplomatic ties between Canada and India, but the tensions have been simmering for some time, said observers on Tuesday .

“This is not the only issue which has created tensions between Canada and India. There are other issues as well,” he told CNA’s Asia Now., and this issue has come to the fore with drastic actions, diplomatic actions taken by both nations.”Canada said on Monday that its security agencies have been"actively pursuing credible allegations" ofin British Columbia three months ago.

He had supported a Sikh homeland, in the form of an independent Khalistani state, and was labelled a"terrrorist" by India in 2020.Canada has also abruptly postponed a trade mission to India that was planned for early October, after tensions between the two nations flared during the G20 summit in New Delhi last week.

“From there, the relationship has gone downhill,” said Dr Jain. “It is very important that a diplomatic solution is found sooner rather than later, and that this situation does not escalate to a level where diplomatic negotiations become even worse.”

 

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