Justin Trudeau Khalistan diplomatic crisis: Canada and India are currently embroiled in the worst diplomatic crisis in their history, as both nations have recalled high-ranking diplomats. On Monday, India expelled six Canadian diplomats in retaliation to Canadas earlier move. The conflict centers around Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus alignment with the Khalistan separatist movement, which has sparked tensions between the two countries.Trudeaus electoral politics and diplomatic falloutAs Canadas election season heats up, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be pushing the limits of diplomacy for electoral gain. His support for the Khalistani separatist movement, which operates on Canadian soil under the guise of freedom of speech, has drawn fierce criticism from India. This move, widely seen as an appeal to his political base, is threatening to deteriorate the already fragile diplomatic relations between India and Canada.India has expressed strong concerns about Trudeaus attendance at Khalistan rallies and his ongoing support for individuals spreading extremist ideologies. By standing shoulder-to-shoulder with terrorists, India believes that Trudeau is compromising its national security. The Indian government has accused Trudeau of valuing his vote bank over the rule of law and international diplomacy, a sentiment echoed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.Escalating diplomatic tensionsDiplomatic ties between the two nations worsened after Trudeau accused Indian agents of being involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. India has vehemently rejected these accusations, calling them absurd and politically motivated. The situation escalated further when Trudeau referred to the Indian High Commissioner as a person of interest in the investigation, a move that led India to accuse him of exploiting the issue for electoral gain.Despite Trudeaus allegations, the Canadian government has not provided any evidence to substantiate the claims, leading to growing frustration on the Indian side. India views these actions as part of a deliberate strategy by Trudeaus administration to malign its image for political gain.Trudeaus political strugglesJustin Trudeaus political woes have been mounting in recent months. After losing the support of Jagmeet Singh, an influential Sikh leader and key ally, Trudeau has been scrambling to secure his political base. Polls suggest that Trudeaus approval ratings are at an all-time low, with only 26% of Canadians seeing him as a suitable Prime Minister. Despite these setbacks, Trudeau is determined to stay in office and is using polarizing rhetoric to secure support.-We dont have any evidence against India...-The matter is in Canadian Court, yet to be proved-But India is guiltyMeet the Canadian Rahul Gandhi, Justin Trudeau.Seriously people of Canada vote for this man I used to think Canadians are smart.. pic.twitter.com/jcomKDuYrw— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) October 15, 2024The Indian diaspora and political influenceThe Indian diaspora in Canada, which numbers around 1.8 million people, plays a significant role in the countrys political landscape. Many are of Sikh ethnicity, making Trudeaus relationship with Khalistani separatists a sensitive and impactful issue. As the diplomatic fallout between India and Canada continues, the Indian diaspora remains a key factor in how the political landscape may shift ahead of the next national election.
