India summoned the High Commissioner of Canada to New Delhi to chastise him for the statements of the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in support of protesting farmers reports The Independent .
We are talking about demonstrations that are taking place throughout India, including near the capital of New Delhi. Tens of thousands of people criticize the local government for reforms: they are aimed at privatizing the agricultural sector. Farmers fear that the government will then curtail government purchases of agricultural products.
In his comment, Trudeau expressed concern about this situation and stressed that Canada will always protect peaceful protesters. In response, the Indian authorities rebuked him for extremism and an attempt to interfere in the country’s internal affairs. In addition, Foreign Ministry country accused the Canadian prime minister of the fact that his words “contributed to the holding protest “at the Indian Consulate in Canada.
“We expect the Canadian government to ensure the complete safety of Indian diplomatic personnel, and the country’s political leaders will refrain from making statements that legitimize extremist activity,” said a Foreign Ministry spokesman.