Indian Citizens In Canada 'Deeply Concerned' Amid Escalation In Diplomatic Ties, Urges 'Resolution Through Dialogue'

The Indian Community in Canada is concerned over the ongoing tensions between both countries after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Senior Canadian Journalist Harleem Sadia said that the Indian community has genuine concerns. She stated that common people are now finding it difficult to travel to India and Canada. It is difficult for people who lead normal lives, to have regular jobs.

Another Indian-origin Canadian citizen mentioned that both countries are equally important to him and the recent tensions 'deeply concern' him. He also mentioned that the issue should be resolved through dialogue.

"I am very concerned about the matter and I think everything should be resolved through dialogue. Anything, any issue can be discussed, solved at the table. Both the Indian and Canadian governments should put up their point of views while remaining within their lines, boundaries," he said.

Gujrant also spoke about Trudeau's claims and said, "Being a Prime Minister, you cannot claim anything that you cannot later prove. Whatever the Canadian PM said was wrong. Now that he has said it, he should be able to support his statement." He further added, "But for now, for this reason, they won’t be coming. But my problem is small when looked at from a larger scale."

Canadian citizen Ajaib Singh has said relations between the two countries should get better for the sake of Indian students studying in Canada.

"Students come to Canada for a better future. They study here, get good jobs and also become residents here. Parents also want their children to have a better future in Canada. Some also go back to India after their studies. They also go back for a better future," Ajaib said.

Senior Canadian journalist Tahir Gora said he wants the Indian community’s opinion to be brought forward on the India-Canada diplomatic standoff.

"Right now, there is a strain in India-Canada relations. We want that the Indian community’s opinion should be brought forward. The people understand that this issue will stretch for a long time We want to know what the current situation is and if it will deteriorate in the coming days," he said.

(With inputs from ANI)