Conservative leader Poilievre criticizes Trudeau, defends Canadian Hindus amid rally controversy

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce expressed gratitude for Poilievre’s acknowledgment of rising Hinduphobia in Canada.

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The opposition leader did not hold back in criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, accusing him of fostering divisions among communities. (X/Sidhant)

Canada News: Canada’s Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has condemned the recent calls by pro-Khalistan supporters urging Hindus to leave Canada, deeming the remarks "absolutely unacceptable." The rally, organized by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), took place on August 18 during the India Day Parade and featured slogans like "Canadian Hindus go back to India." The event was part of a broader campaign advocating for a separate Khalistan state.

Speaking to the ethnic media in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Poilievre emphasized the rights of Hindus to live peacefully without facing intimidation. He remarked, "Hindus have the right to worship, to raise their families, and to live in peace without facing intimidation or threats."

Poilievre slams Trudeau for fostering division

The opposition leader did not hold back in criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, accusing him of fostering divisions among communities. "Anti-Hindu and Hinduphobia agendas have no place in Canada," Poilievre stated. "I detest how the Prime Minister has divided our people. We were getting along in this country. Now look, everybody is fighting," he added, calling for unity based on shared Canadian values like faith, family, freedom, and patriotism.

Hindu groups express gratitude for Poilievre's support

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce expressed gratitude for Poilievre’s acknowledgment of rising Hinduphobia in Canada. Kushagr Dutt Sharma, president of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce, emphasized, "Canadian Hindus are an integral part of Canada, and like all citizens, we have the right to live freely and practice our beliefs without fear."