Indian origin MP Chandra Arya in Canada
Ottawa: Canada’s Liberal Party has stopped Indian -origin MP Chandra Arya from contesting elections under the party’s banner. Arya has been accused of allegedly having close relations with the Government of India. This information is given in a local media report. Citing a source, the news of the ‘Globe and Mail’ said that when there was tension between Canada and India, Arya did not inform the Canadian government about its visit to India. He visited India in August last year and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Canadian intelligence service gives information to government
The news said that the Liberal Party never explained why it stopped the three -time MP from contesting the recent leadership of the party or in the Napian constituency. Citing the source, the news stated that the Canadian security intelligence service had informed the government about the alleged close ties with the Arya “Ottawa, including the Government of India, including the Government of India.
Chandra Arya dismisses allegations
Arya dismissed the allegations that he was under India’s influence. He said in a statement to the newspaper, “As an MP, I have had contact with Canada and several diplomats and government heads at the international level. I have not sought permission from the government to do so even once, nor do I need it. ”He said that former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau or any cabinet minister never worried about his meetings or public statements.
Chandra Arya told the reason
Arya said in a statement, “The only issue of controversy with the Liberal Party has been a firm stand against my vocal advocacy and Khalistani extremism on important issues for Hindu Canadians.” Last week Arya issued a Liberal Party letter in which he was informed that the party had decided to reject his nomination from Napian.
Tension in India-Canada relations
Tension has increased in relations between India and Canada. In 2023, the then Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that the Indian government was involved in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. However, India had rejected the allegation and in response, six Canadian diplomats were expelled. General elections are to be held in Canada on 28 April.
How many Hindus are in Canada
According to the 2021 census, the number of Hindus in Canada is more than 8 lakhs, which is about 2.3 percent of the total population of the country. In 2001, this number was around 3 lakhs, which makes it clear that the Hindu population has increased in the last two decades. The main reason for this increase is the increase in the number of Indian migrants, who are settling in Canada for studies, jobs and business.
Also read:
Unknown gunmen created terror in Pakistan, convoy of security forces attacked
Which intelligence report on China caused a stir in America? Know its important things
Latest World News
