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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrated Diwali and visited Hindu temples amid escalating India-Canada row

In the ongoing process Diplomatic tension between India and Canada Following the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared clips of Diwali celebrations on Sunday.

“Happy Diwali! So many special moments celebrated with the community this week,” a post on X said.

Trudeau also showed off the religious strings on his wrist and said he had visited three Hindu temples in Canada in the past few months.

“I bought these bangles while I was at three different Hindu temples in the last few months. These are good luck charms,” ​​she said, adding that the threads would give her “protection”.

“I’m not taking them off until they fall off,” he added.

In the video, Trudeau can be seen tying religious strings around his wrists as he celebrates Diwali with the Indian community. He was also offered a plate. jalebisHe said he would “save money for the team”.

Earlier, the Canadian Prime Minister conveyed Diwali greetings to the public on October 31.

“Diwali in Canada would not be possible without our incredible Indo-Canadian community. Indo-Canadians represent the best of Canada as artists and entrepreneurs, doctors and teachers, and as leaders in business, community and culture,” Trudeau said. he said. expression.

“On Diwali, we celebrate them and the light they bring to Canadian communities,” he added.

Trudeau also stated in his statement that Diwali is important for Hindu Canadians, adding that they are one of Canada’s largest and most diverse diasporas.

He also said Canada “will always stand by” Hindu Canadians “to ensure their safety and security so they can practice their religion freely and proudly.”

ongoing diplomatic standoff The relationship between India and Canada began last month with the Canadian government’s announcement. Indian diplomats in Ottawa were ‘persons of interest’ In the investigation into the September 2023 murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

After Nijjar’s murder Trudeau He claimed that some Indian agents were involved in the murder; this accusation has been vehemently denied by the Indian government.

Canada’s statement led to India to recall High Commissioner from Ottawa and other diplomats targeted last month. The Canadian government later expelled six diplomats, prompting India to reciprocate the move.

Posted by:

Ashutosh Acharya

Publication Date:

November 3, 2024

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