India actively interfering in Canada's polls

An inquiry into Canada's recent elections has alleged that India was the "second most active country engaging in electoral foreign interference", with only China having a greater impact on the country's democratic processes.

- Anirudh Bhattacharyya

TORONTO:

The report of the public inquiry into federal electoral processes and democratic institutions, headed by Justice Marie-Josee Hogue, was released on Tuesday.

"India is the second most active country engaging in electoral foreign interference in Canada. Like the PRC (People's Republic of China), India is a critical actor on the world stage," the report said, further accusing Russia, Pakistan and Iran of interference.

Hours later, New Delhi hit back saying that it was Ottawa that has been "consistently interfering" in the country's internal affairs.