India’s overseas ministry denied the declare, calling it “absurd and motivated,” and stated in a press release it’s expelling a Canadian envoy amid “growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities.”
Trudeau has raised the problem with President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Canadian officers have confronted India with the claims.
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly stated if the allegations show true, it could represent a “grave violation” of Canadian sovereignty.
The battle comes amid strained relations between the 2 nations. Canada abruptly suspended a commerce mission with India Friday.