The Congress Wednesday requested the federal government to come back out with a immediate and clear response to allegations levelled by Canada, saying these can tarnish the nation’s international status and injury Model India.
The primary Opposition celebration additionally reiterated its demand that the federal government take the Opposition into confidence and transient its leaders concerning the contemporary diplomatic row that has worsened India-Canada relations.
“Our nation’s worldwide picture as a rustic that believes in and adheres to rule of legislation is in danger, and it’s essential that we act collectively to defend it. On issues regarding nationwide safety and international coverage, the nation should all the time be one,” stated Congress communication head Jairam Ramesh.
The Congress’s hardening of stance got here whilst Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted that his authorities solely supplied intelligence and no proof to India over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, earlier than going public with the allegations.
Ramesh stated the fees levelled by Canada are severe. “The Indian Nationwide Congress has already requested the Prime Minister to take the Leaders of Opposition in each Homes of Parliament, and different political leaders, into confidence on the intense costs levelled in opposition to the federal government of India by USA and Canada. This demand is necessitated by the worsening India-Canada relations and rising considerations about India-US ties,” he stated in a press release.
“Allegations made by Canada, now backed by a number of different international locations, are threatening to escalate, tarnishing India’s international status and damaging Model India,” he stated.
Ramesh stated it was “crucial that the Authorities of India promptly and clearly articulate its stance on this difficulty”.
“The Opposition should be absolutely knowledgeable, as safeguarding India’s international standing is a shared duty. Our nation’s worldwide picture as a rustic that believes in and adheres to rule of legislation is in danger, and it’s essential that we act collectively to defend it. On issues regarding nationwide safety and international coverage, the nation should all the time be one,” he stated.
