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Murder, Canada Wrote
Sep 25, 2023
Irfan Nooruddin, a Georgetown University professor specializing in Indian politics, discusses the shocking murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader, and its impact on Canada-India relations. The episode delves into the allegations against India, the complex identity of Nijjar, and the reaction from the Sikh community in Canada. Nooruddin also addresses the domestic political pressures in Canada driving Prime Minister Trudeau's bold accusations and the broader implications for Sikh separatism and international diplomacy.
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- The assassination of Hardeeb Singh Najar has caused a diplomatic crisis between Canada and India, with Canada accusing India of involvement in the murder.
- The accusations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have strained the bilateral relationship between Canada and India, raising questions about border security.
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Assassination of Sikh Temple Leader Creates Diplomatic Crisis between Canada and India
The assassination of Hardeeb Singh Najar, the president of a Sikh temple in Vancouver, has sparked a diplomatic crisis between Canada and India. Najar was shot and killed in the temple parking lot, with the identity of the gunmen still unknown. The two competing narratives emerged: in the Sikh community, Najar was revered as a respected leader and advocate for an independent Sikh state in India called Kalistan; whereas the Indian government labeled him as a terrorist, linking him to various attacks. The controversy deepened as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly accused India of involvement in Najar's killing, causing outrage and escalating tensions between the two countries.
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