Canada-India Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Nijjar

The diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have intensified following the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Indian envoy Sanjay Verma accused the Canadian government of using Khalistani extremists as 'deep assets,' while Canada has labeled several Indian diplomats as 'persons of interest' without providing concrete evidence. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted the lack of hard proof against India, basing accusations on intelligence possibly from Five Eyes allies. This has led to a reciprocal expulsion of diplomats from both countries, with Trudeau facing significant political pressure domestically. Critics, including Maxime Bernier, have called for transparency, accusing Trudeau of using the incident to divert attention from other controversies. The ongoing row highlights the complex interplay of foreign policy, intelligence, and domestic politics in both nations.