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‘Khalistani movement on arms and drugs front in Canada’: Amarinder Singh blasts Justin Trudeau, claims Canada has become a center of terrorism

‘Khalistani movement on arms and drugs front in Canada’: Amarinder Singh blasts Justin Trudeau, claims Canada has become a center of terrorism

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has expressed harsh criticism against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asserting that electoral gains outweigh long-standing international relations. This statement comes amid the current crisis in Indo-Canadian relations, which has worsened further due to the alleged Khalistani attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada.

“It is not very common for countries that have been friends for decades to end up like Canada and India today,” Singh said, referring to the political fallout following the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who held extreme separatist views. Singh emphasized how Trudeau was. In his Parliament speech, he pointed the finger at India and alleged Indian interference without providing concrete evidence: “This is a violation of the sanctity of Parliament, where the prime ministerial statement is held to be ‘the truth and nothing but the truth’.” “Are electoral imperatives more important than decades-old relationships, national commitments and centuries-old parliamentary traditions? It seems so for Trudeau.”

Singh described an earlier meeting he had with Trudeau during his tenure as Punjab Prime Minister, where he warned the Canadian leader about growing Sikh extremism and separatism in Canada. “Several years ago I became aware that Canada’s approach to Sikh extremism was widespread in this rapidly growing country. Singh noted that Trudeau not only ignores but also patronizes such individuals to strengthen his political base. He recalled that Trudeau’s defense minister, Harjit Sajjan, was a member of the World Sikh Organization, which had ties to the Khalistani movement. “I refused to meet him as he was also an active member of the Khalistani movement, which was then led by none other than his father,” he said.

Singh further elaborated on his frustrations with the Trudeau government, recalling a critical meeting in Amritsar where he outlined Punjab’s pressing problems. “I explained to him clearly Punjab’s problems with Canada. “It had become a haven for arms smuggling, drugs and gangsters, as well as the Khalistani separatist movement, which no Punjabi wanted.” He gave Trudeau a list of more than twenty people who were actively involved in these activities, some of whom were part of his cabinet. “I was promised that he would investigate these complaints. On the contrary, these nefarious activities have increased since our meeting,” he complained.

Singh highlighted the ongoing instability in Punjab, attributing it to the widespread presence of gangsters and illegal weapons. “Our economy continues to stagnate as the industry that visualizes peace and stability always comes into play.” He emphasized that agriculture has become unprofitable despite increasing production due to the rapid increase in input costs of basic necessities such as fertilizer and oil. “The reason is obvious! The purchase by FCI means food security and an affordable price for the poor,” he explained, expressing concern about the farmers’ struggles.

He warned of Canada’s irresponsible handling of separatist movements, claiming: “A government patronizing a terrorist or separatist movement for political gain is criminal, up to a point.” Singh said he believed Trudeau was using the Punjabi community to perpetuate his government, but failed to notice the growing discontent among them in both Canada and India.

Singh pointed out the disturbing trend of Trudeau’s accusations against India, suggesting that the Canadian leader’s actions were aimed at diverting attention from his own political problems. “To divert attention from himself, he severed diplomatic ties, accused our security agencies of orchestrating Nijjar’s assassination, and named the officers he claimed were responsible. He then blamed our National Security Adviser and finally pointed the finger at the Home Minister of India, Mr. Amit Shah!” he said.

As he concluded his statement, Singh remained hopeful about a better future for Indo-Canadian relations. “They say time is a healer. In Trudeau’s case, time will tell when he goes to the polls next year. “From what is heard, he has been lucky and these are his last few months,” he predicted. “We need better relations with Canada and one ambitious man cannot shake the stable friendship that has existed for decades. Then Punjab and India as a whole can look to a bright and stable future .”