The Briefing Room
What a murder in Canada tells us about India's place in the world
Sep 28, 2023
The murder of a Canadian Sikh sparks a diplomatic bust-up between Canada and India, revealing India's relationship with the West. The podcast explores the assassination of an activist advocating for an independent Sikh state and discusses the accusations against India for the assassination. It also delves into the Sikh population distribution globally, the involvement of Sikh farmers in the Indian farmers movement, and India's foreign policy in relation to China and the West.
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Quick takeaways
- The murder of a Sikh separatist in Canada has strained relations between India and the West.
- Canada's allies have remained relatively silent on the matter, highlighting India's growing global influence.
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Assassination of Hardeep Singh Najar and Canadian-Indian Relations
Hardeep Singh Najar, a Sikh separatist and president of a temple in Surrey, British Columbia, was gunned down outside the temple. The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, accused India of being responsible for the murder, suggesting a violation of territory. Canada's allies, including the UK, have remained relatively silent on the matter. The assassination has had a significant impact on Canadian-Indian relations, leading to the expulsion of diplomats, trade deal cancellations, and visa restrictions. The international community's response to Trudeau's accusation has generally been muted, likely due to Canada's role as a reliable ally and India's rising global influence.
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