India expects Canada to take action against pro-Khalistan elements

India on Thursday called out Canada for its apparent double standard in handling threats against political leaders, following recent Canadian action against two individuals who allegedly made online threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed strong criticism of Canada’s failure to take similar action against pro-Khalistan elements who have threatened Indian leaders and diplomats. “When a democracy adopts different yardsticks to measure or implement the rule of law and freedom of expression, it only exposes its own double standard,” India has consistently urged Canada to address anti-India activities occurring within its borders. In recent months, pro-Khalistan groups have displayed photographs of Indian leaders and diplomats with violent slogans in various Canadian locations. “We expect Canada to take action against anti-India elements who have repeatedly threatened Indian leaders, institutions, airlines and diplomats by violence,” Jaisw