S Jaishankar: After pictures of a parade float in the Canadian city of Brampton depicting the murder of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi surfaced on Wednesday, Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar criticised Canada on Thursday. Jaishankar criticised Canada for what he called its apparent tolerance of pro-Khalistan elements, saying “it was not good for Canada and its relationship with India.”
Jaishankar Questions Motives Behind Indira Gandhi Killing Celebration
While addressing the media Jaishankar said, “Frankly, we are at a loss to understand other than the requirements of vote bank politics why anybody would do this.I think there is a larger underlying issue about the space which is given to separatists, to extremists to people who advocate violence.” A claimed video that was making the rounds on social media purportedly showed a parade float showing Indira Gandhi and her killers—who were her security personnel—and Jaishankar’s stern response followed. The assassination was described as “Revenge for Attack on Shri Darbar Sahib” on a sign that was displayed during the march, alluding to the Indian army’ 1984 invasion of the Golden Temple.
Controversial March Held Days Before ‘Operation Blue Star’ Anniversary
The march was reportedly staged on June 4 by Khalistani sympathisers, just a few days before the forthcoming June 6 39th anniversary of “Operation Blue Star.” In a formal message submitted to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) earlier on Wednesday, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa voiced its concern with the occurrence to the Canadian government. Jairam Ramesh, a senior member of the Congress, described the portrayal of Indira Gandhi’s murder as “despicable” on Thursday. Jaishankar was also advised by him to speak up aggressively to the Canadian authorities. While saying, “It’s not about taking sides, it’s about respect for a nation’s history & the pain caused by its Prime Minister’s assassination,” Congressman Milind Deora stated. Extremism like this merits widespread condemnation and a coordinated reaction.
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