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Khalistani extremism a 'serious problem,' says Canadian MP Chandra Arya
“The sanctity of Canadian sovereignty is sacrosanct and any interference by foreign state actors within Canada, in any form, is unacceptable,” he said.
Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya / X/@AryaCanada
Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya addressed the growing concerns over Khalistani extremism during a session in Parliament, describing it as a “serious problem.” His remarks come at a time when relations between India and Canada have reached a new low over the issue of Khalistani separatism.
The diplomatic rift between New Delhi and Ottawa intensified after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of being involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. India has strongly denied these allegations, demanding evidence that Ottawa has yet to provide.
Arya revealed that he required the protection of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers to attend a recent Hindu event, citing disruptive demonstrations by Khalistani protesters. The MP stressed on the gravity of the situation, stating, “In Canada, we have long recognised and experienced the serious problem of Khalistani extremism. Let me be clear. The sanctity of Canadian sovereignty is sacrosanct and any interference by foreign state actors within Canada, in any form, is unacceptable.”
He highlighted the domestic nature of the issue, calling on law enforcement agencies to take urgent action. “Khalistani violent extremism is a Canadian problem and RCMP has said the national task force is focused on investigating it. We know that extremism and terrorism don’t recognise and are not limited to national borders,” Arya urged in his parliamentary address.
Earlier this month, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the US-based Sikhs for Justice, issued a public threat warning against flying Air India flights from November 1 to 19. Pannun's warning referenced the "40th anniversary of the Sikh genocide," claiming that an attack could occur on one of the flights.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Trudeau, during testimony before Canada’s foreign interference inquiry, admitted that his government had only provided “intelligence and no proof” to India regarding the killing of Nijjar. India has reiterated that it is awaiting evidence from Ottawa to substantiate its allegations against Indian agents.
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