New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): India and Canada aim to restore their frayed relations, according to MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who mentioned that the deterioration in bilateral ties stemmed from Canada’s soft stance toward extremist and separatist groups.
At a weekly press conference, MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal voiced optimism on Friday about the possibility of both countries restoring their relationship grounded in mutual trust and consideration.
"The deterioration in India-Canada relations stemmed from the permit issued to extremist and separatist factions within the nation. We aspire to restore our connections founded on mutual trust and sensitivity," stated Jaiswal.
The connection between India and Canada has been intricate. The two nations have historical links and work together across multiple fields, including commerce, education, and technological advancements.
In recent years, tensions have escalated because Canada has been accused of backing Khalistani separatist groups, which has raised concerns for India regarding how the nation manages Sikh extremism.
Significantly, relations between India and Canada have become tense following ex-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's assertion in the Canadian Parliament that he possesses "reliable reports" implicating India in the assassination of Khalistani militant Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
In the meantime, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has closely monitored two distinct instances concerning Indians living overseas. In one case, Ranjani Srinivasan left the United States not long ago and is thought to be in Canada; however, she has yet to contact either the Indian consulate or embassy for help. The MEA became aware of her move solely via news articles.
She hasn’t reached out to our consulate or embassy for assistance as far as we know. Our information about her leaving the United States comes solely from media reports, which also indicate that she has moved to Canada…,” stated Jaiswal.
In yet another instance, Indian academician Badar Khan Suri faced detention in the U.S. due to purported connections with Hamas. However, a U.S. judge has suspended his expulsion momentarily. As per MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, neither the American authorities nor Mr. Suri have reached out to the Indian consulate for assistance. Consequently, the Ministry of External Affairs remains informed about Mr. Suri’s circumstances primarily through news coverage.
"As we have gathered from media accounts, this person has been apprehended. Up until now, neither the U.S. Government nor the individual themselves has contacted us or the Embassy..." stated the MEA spokesperson.
Significantly, U.S. federal immigration officials arrested Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen and postdoc researcher, near his residence in Arlington’s Rosslyn area of Virginia on Monday evening. This was stated by his attorney in a legal filing seeking his prompt liberation.
A U.S. district judge has ruled that Badar Khan Suri cannot be expelled from the nation without further instruction from the court. (ANI)
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