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India Calls Canada’s Allegations Unfounded, No Proof Presented

The Centre has informed Parliament that Canada has provided "no evidence whatsoever" to support its serious allegations suggesting that Indian citizens were involved in criminal activities in the country. Congress MP Manish Tewari today asked the government in the Lok Sabha whether it had taken note of recent developments in the US and Canada regarding alleged criminal activities involving Indians. In response, Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, said, "Government is aware of the allegations about the involvement of Indian nationals in purported acts or intent in the US and Canada." "As part of ongoing security cooperation with the United States, certain inputs shared by the US side pertaining to the nexus between organized criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others that impinge on India's national security interests as well are being examined by a High-Level Enquiry Committee that has been constituted for this purpose," he elaborated. "In so far as Canada is concerned, it has presented no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations it has chosen to level," the minister told to the Parliament. Mr. Tewari also asked the Centre about the potential impact of these allegations on bilateral relations with the US and Canada, whether the government had engaged with the 2 countries diplomatically, and what measures had been taken to ensure the safety and security of Indians in these nations in case any repercussions arise from the issues. Mr. Singh replied, saying, "In addition, its public narrative on this issue appears to be in service of an anti-India separatist agenda. Persisting with such a narrative can only be harmful for any stable bilateral relationship. Government have therefore repeatedly urged the Canadian authorities to take action against anti-India elements operating from their soil." READ MORE -  Italian Woman’s Harrowing 3-Day Ordeal Ends with Rescue