Addressing the Indian diaspora on Gurupurab, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the situation with regards to the farmers’ protest was “concerning”. He also revealed that they had reached out to the Indian government through multiple means to express concern.
Farmers in India have been protesting against three new farm bill introduced by the Centre.
News18.com earlier spoke to India’s former high commissioner to Canada, Vishnu Prakash to understand “political purposes” behind Trudeau’s comment. He explained how the Sikh community was concentrated in certain pockets in Canada and had the ability to influence 8-15 Parliamentary seats. According to him Trudeau “appeased” this segment of the society for political reasons at the cost of diplomatic ties.
Canada has repeatedly questioned India’s farm policies Canada has repeatedly questioned India’s farm policies at the World Trade Organisation as well.
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