Canada’s recent allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and former Secretary (R&AW) Samant Goel have sparked a diplomatic row between India and Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has blamed the trio for the murder of Khalistan Tiger Force terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The Khalistan Movement: A Historical Context
The Khalistan movement seeks an independent Sikh state, with supporters in Canada and other parts of the Sikh diaspora. This movement has been a contentious issue between India and Canada for years.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: A Key Figure
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a key figure in the Khalistan movement, has admitted to feeding information to Trudeau on alleged Indian activities against Khalistanis. Pannun has also filed a case against Doval and Goel in a New York district court.
Canada’s Motives: Maintaining Leverage?
Critics argue that Canada is using the Nijjar-Pannun case to maintain leverage over India’s rising global influence. By targeting Shah, Doval, and Goel, Canada aims to undermine India’s assertive stance on national security and foreign policy.
Amit Shah: A Nationalist Stance
Amit Shah, a fierce nationalist, believes India’s time has come and refuses to back down when defending Bharat. Shah has a deep sense of Indian historical and cultural past and is not enamored with Western powers.
Ajit Doval: A Strategic Thinker
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval shares Shah’s unwavering commitment to India’s interests. Doval has directly addressed US, UK, and Canadian interlocutors regarding their tacit support of Kashmiri and Khalistani separatists.
Doval’s Experience
Doval’s experience in the Intelligence Bureau and as principal security advisor to PM Modi has equipped him to handle sensitive national security matters. He played a key role in Operation Black Thunder in 1988.
India’s Response: Seeking Evidence
India demands concrete evidence to support Canada’s allegations, citing diplomatic immunity and the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt.
A Diplomatic Standoff
The expulsion of Indian diplomats from Canada and the withdrawal of Indian diplomats from Canada mark a significant downturn in relations between the two nations.
Global Implications
The diplomatic row has far-reaching implications, affecting India’s relations with Western nations and potentially influencing global geopolitics.
A Question of National Interest
The Nijjar-Pannun case raises fundamental questions about national interest, sovereignty, and diplomatic relations. Will India’s assertive stance on national security be compromised by Western pressure, or will it stand firm in its commitment to protecting Bharat? ยน