Canada claims foreign interference by India, MEA slams the accusations
In response to a Canadian inquiry commission report alleging interference by foreign countries, including India, the Indian government has rejected the accusations, criticizing Canada for its own interference in India’s domestic affairs, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Blaming Canada for enabling illegal activities
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement, dismissing the report’s claims as “insinuations” and highlighting Canada’s role in fostering an environment conducive to illegal migration and organized crime.
“We reject the report’s insinuations on India and expect that the support system enabling illegal migration will not be further countenanced,” the MEA statement read.
Canada’s report earlier in the day suggested that India is among the most active countries involved in foreign interference in Canadian affairs, using tactics like disinformation and attempting to secretly fund certain political candidates in the 2021 elections.
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