New Delhi: Amid an ongoing diplomatic row with Canada, India on Thursday known as upon Canada to uphold the rules outlined within the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations. The enchantment from India follows reviews of Khalistani parts disrupting a consular camp organized by the Indian High Commission in Canada.
Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi clarified that regardless of makes an attempt by radical parts to disrupt a consular camp close to Vancouver on November 12, the occasion, aimed toward offering life certificates to pensioners, concluded efficiently. Bagchi emphasised that the Consul General was not current on the web site in the course of the incident.
“Our High Commission and consulates in Canada regularly organize consular camps. One such camp was organized near Vancouver on November 12 to provide life certificates to pensioners. The event was held successfully despite attempts by a few radical elements to cause trouble. Our Consul General was not present at that site,” the MEA spokesperson mentioned. “We reiterate the need for nations to respect the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations so that our diplomats can discharge their diplomatic obligations,” he added.
#WATCH | MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says, ” Our High Commission and consulates in Canada regularly organize consular camps. One such camp was organized near Vancouver on November 12th to provide life certificates to pensioners. The event was held successfully despite… pic.twitter.com/loj7a0cOMI
— ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2023
Contradictory Reports On Diwali Incident
Regarding reviews of an alleged assault on the Indian group throughout Diwali celebrations in Canada, Bagchi said that the Consulate had not obtained any complaints in regards to the incident. He talked about that the occasions close to Brampton or Mississauga throughout Diwali appeared extra as unrest between two teams, with no formal complaints obtained by the consulate. Authorities in Canada are reportedly investigating the matter.
‘Share Evidence’: EAM To Canada
In response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of India’s involvement within the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at this time requested proof to help the claims. During a dialog with journalist Lionel Barber on Wednesday, Jaishankar emphasised the significance of credible proof. When requested if there was any proof of the Indian authorities’s involvement within the killing, the EAM categorically said, “None.”
Speaking about Trudeau’s allegations, Jaishankar revealed that he has mentioned the matter along with his Canadian counterpart, Melanie Joly, urging the Canadian authorities to share any proof they could have. He highlighted India’s willingness to think about an investigation however emphasised that no proof has been supplied up to now.
“Now, in the case of Mr Trudeau, I have discussed it also with my own counterpart. And we have told them, look, if you have a reason to make such an allegation, please share the evidence with us. We are not ruling out an investigation and looking at anything which they may have to offer. They haven’t done so,” Jaishankar mentioned.
Escalating Diplomatic Standoff
The current developments happen amid an escalating diplomatic standoff between New Delhi and Ottawa. The tensions arose after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused “agents of the Indian government” within the killing of a Khalistani terrorist, a declare India vehemently rejected as “absurd and motivated.”
In response, India expelled a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat transfer after Ottawa requested a senior Indian diplomat to depart. Notably, Canada has not offered any proof to substantiate its allegations, in keeping with the MEA.
Canada’s Allegations
Last month, Canada withdrew 41 diplomats from India and suspended visa and consular companies in consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, following India’s determination to strip them of their immunity. This motion was prompted by New Delhi expressing issues over the disproportionate variety of Canadian diplomats in India and looking for parity in diplomatic power.
Canada accused India of violating the Vienna Convention, to which the MEA responded by asserting that looking for parity didn’t breach any worldwide norms. New Delhi initially halted visa companies to Canada however later resumed companies for 4 classes after a radical evaluation of the safety scenario. The diplomatic tensions proceed to pressure relations between the 2 nations.
