Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing criticism for inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit. Earlier, Canada had decided not to invite Modi to the conference to be held in Alberta, Canada from June 15 to 17.
According to the news of The Guardian, Prime Minister Carney has responded that it is necessary to call Prime Minister Modi because India is the fifth largest economy in the world and important in the global supply chain. The World Sikh Organization has strongly criticized Carney's decision. Danish Singh, president of
organization, has responded that it is not only a betrayal of the Sikh community but also of Canadian values.
The tension between India and Canada increased after the killing of pro-Khalistan Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canadian police investigation has pointed out that Nijjar's murder was planned by the highest level of the Indian government.
In 2023, the then Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, accused India's intelligence agency of killing Nijjar. India has been denying that allegation.
That incident caused a big rift in the relationship between India and Canada. Both countries expelled their top diplomats. Four Indian nationals have been arrested for their involvement in Nijjar's murder.
Prime Minister Carney has said, 'Legal process is going on, it is not appropriate to comment on that .' Modi has accepted Carney's invitation to participate in G7. He also congratulated Carney for winning the election, according to The Guardian. "India and Canada are two democratic countries, we will move forward on the basis of common interests and respect," Modi said, "I am looking forward to meeting at the conference."
