Press/Media: TV Interview/Appearance
| Title | Ottawa's on-going support for Sikh separatists 'hasn't gone down very well in New Delhi' |
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| Degree of recognition | International |
| Media name/outlet | France24 |
| Media type | Television |
| Duration/Length/Size | 5 minutes |
| Country/Territory | France |
| Date | 19/09/23 |
| Description | Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said authorities were "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking New Delhi's agents to the murder of a Sikhseparatist leader, an assertion India quickly dismissed as "absurd". The spat deals a fresh blow to diplomatic ties that have been fraying for years, with New Delhi unhappy over Sikh separatist activity in Canada. It now threatens trade ties too, with talks on a proposed trade deal frozen last week. Each nation expelled a diplomat in tat-for-tat moves, with Canada throwing out India's top intelligence agent and New Delhi responding by giving a Canadian diplomat five days to leave. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the unfolding dipomatic crisis, FRANCE 24's Annette Young is joined by Amalendu Misra, Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University with an expertise on violence in the political process. |
| Persons | Amalendu Misra |