New Delhi:
Khalistanis could also be attempting to drive a wedge between Hindus and Sikhs in Canada and hoping that this division spills into India, Indian-origin Canadian politician Ujjal Dev Dosanjh has stated. Talking to NDTV in an unique interview, the previous Canadian MP and minister stated the political class in Canada is in slumber so far as Khalistani violence is worried and legislation enforcement authorities depart lots to be desired.
The veteran chief’s remarks come shortly after a Khalistani mob attacked a Hindu temple in Canada’s Brampton, the place a consular camp was being held to assist Canadian and Indian residents who want life certificates for claiming pension in India.
The assault came about in opposition to the backdrop of the frosty relationship between India and Canada. Ties between New Delhi and Ottawa are at an all-time low after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of engineering the assassination of Khalistani terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has trashed the allegations.
Mr Dosanjh described the Brampton temple incident as “unlucky, unacceptable and condemnable”. He stated Khalistani violence has been a problem in Canada for a very long time. “It had died down for some time, however with (Justin) Trudeau’s arrival, it has raised its ugly head once more,” he stated.
The 77-year-old, born in Punjab’s Jalandhar district, stated these incidents aren’t remoted. “Khalistanis have been doing violence in opposition to different Sikhs of their temples for a very long time. The federal government and legislation enforcement have not paid a lot consideration. It has spilled over into Hindu temples, partly as a result of consular officers have been there.
“Possibly it is a plan of Khalistanis to attempt to drive a wedge between Sikhs and Hindus which have lived right here peacefully as they’ve in India. Their effort is to sow some division and carry that division into India. That is their hope as a result of they need to dismember the nation,” Mr Dosanjh stated.
The political class of Canada, he stated, was in slumber over these points. “They haven’t condemned Khalistani violence, not named it, not referred to as it out. Even the denunciations which have come from three leaders now do not point out Khalistanis, it appears these guys got here from someplace up within the sky,” he stated.
Responding to the assault on the temple, Justin Trudeau stated in a submit, “The acts of violence on the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton right now are unacceptable. Each Canadian has the appropriate to observe their religion freely and safely. Thanks to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to guard the neighborhood and examine this incident.”
Requested if Trudeau was in denial about Khalistani violence, Mr Dosanjh stated, “Do not assume Trudeau is in denial, he is aware of what is going on, Khalistanis have been in his cupboard, he is aware of what he’s doing. I believe he’s doing it, as a result of ‘why make enemies’, even when you’ve got thousand votes… Khalistanis, why make them offended.”
Mr Dosanjh stated the Conservative Occasion, the Opposition in Canada, is following the identical playbook. He cited the workplace of Opposition chief Pierre Poilievre canceling its Diwali occasion.
“There isn’t any mainstream political determine (in Canada) who can rise up and say that Khalistani hate doesn’t belong on this nation. (Gurpatwant Singh) Pannu referred to as for the expulsion of Hindus from Canada. Do you consider that if somebody requested for the expulsion of Jews, he would not be prosecuted and investigated?” Mr Dosanjh requested.
Mr Dosanjh, who was a Liberal Occasion MP and Canada’s Well being Minister, stated folks from each Hindu and Sikh communities attended the consular camp that was focused by the mob. “The Consular officers weren’t there simply to assist Hindus, they have been serving to all Indians.”
He stated the rising Khalistani violence has led to worry within the Sikh neighborhood as properly and “moderates have merely walked away”.