The Daily Canada Confronts India Over Alleged Assassination
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Sep 21, 2023 
Mujib Mashal, The New York Times's South Asia bureau chief, breaks down the explosive accusations from Canada against India, claiming state-sponsored assassination of a Sikh leader. He unpacks how this controversy could deepen the rift between Sikhs and Hindus in Canada. The conversation highlights Narendra Modi's political tactics, using such allegations to shift focus from internal issues. Mashal also discusses the muted response from Western allies, revealing the complex web of international relations amid rising tensions.
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Trudeau's Accusation
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
- Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, was shot dead in a temple parking lot in British Columbia.
Rare Accusation
- Accusations of this nature are rare between democratic allies, especially from the highest levels of government.
- Such actions are typically associated with non-democratic governments.
Nijjar's Background
- Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh community leader, moved from Punjab to Canada in the 1990s.
- He worked as a plumber and became the head of a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia, advocating for Khalistan.