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India strongly condemns Khalistani floats being paraded in Canada
Indin Ministry of External Affairs accused Canada of "gloryfying violence"
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal / File Photo
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May.7 expressed its strong disapproval on Khalistani floats being paraded during a recent Sikh rally in Canada.
Accusing the country of glorifying violence, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, said, “Celebration and glorification of violence should not be a part of any civilized society.”
“Democratic countries which respect the rule of law should not allow intimidation by radical elements in the name of freedom of expression,” he said in an official statement on May.7.
Jaiswal highlighted that this is not the first time such anti-India sentiments have been allowed to be displayed publicly in the country. Last year, a float depicting the assassination of India's Prime Minister was used in a procession.
Additionally, Jaiswal said that the display of posters of Indian diplomats have also been put out across Canada, threatening violence against them.
“We continue to remain concerned about the security of our diplomatic representatives in Canada and expect the Government of Canada to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities without fear," the statement read.
Notably, during a recent Khalsa Day celebration in Toronto, that was attended by senior Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Jistin Trudeau, pro-Khalistani slogans were heard from the gathered crowd.
Labeling the Khalistani extremists as “criminal and secessionist elements,” New Delhi demanded that the Canadian government take strong action and deny them a “safe haven and political space” in the country.
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