The Congress on Wednesday asked the government to come out with a quick and clear response to the allegations made by Canada, saying that these could tarnish the country’s reputation in the world and damage Brand India.
The main opposition party reiterated its demand that the government bring in the opposition party and inform its leaders about the new bureaucratic scandal that has worsened India-Canada relations.
“The image of our country in the world as a country that believes and follows the law is at risk, and it is important that we cooperate to protect it. In matters of national security and foreign policy, the nation must be united at all times,” said Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh.
The strengthening of Congress came as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted that his government only provided intelligence and there was no evidence to India about the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. before going public with the allegations.
Ramesh said that the charges brought by Canada are serious. “The Indian National Congress has already asked the Prime Minister to put the leaders of the opposition parties in both the Houses of Parliament, and other political leaders, to trust them in the serious charges leveled against the Indian government by the USA and Canada. This demand is necessary because of the deterioration of India-Canada relations and concerns growing India-US relationship,” the statement said.
“The allegations made by Canada, now supported by several other countries, threaten to escalate, tarnish India’s image globally and damage Brand India,” he said.
Ramesh said “it is important that the Government of India quickly and clearly expresses its position on this issue”.
“The opposition must be fully informed, as protecting India’s position in the world is a shared responsibility. Our country’s image around the world as a law-abiding country is at risk, and it is important that we work together to protect it. In matters of national security and foreign policy, the nation must be united at all times,” he said.