'The patience is over': Experts weigh in on PM Modi's tough message to Trudeau


New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stern response to the activities of Khalistani extremists in Canada has drawn significant attention and analysis. The Prime Minister's hard-hitting message, particularly following attacks on Hindus -- identified as one of the most peaceful communities -- marks a critical juncture in India-Canada relations.

PM Narendra Modi wrote in a post on X: "I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence will never weaken India's resolve. We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law."

Undoubtedly, the rise of radical Khalistani groups, especially those operating from Canada, has long been a cause of concern for India.

The Canadian government's leniency towards these groups, including expressions of support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has emboldened such factions.

PM Modi's previous restraint can be interpreted as a strategic decision to foster diplomatic ties with Canada, emphasising dialogue. However, the attacks on Hindus in Canada appear to have crossed a threshold.

Foreign policy watchers say that PM Modi's statement, particularly the phrase 'such acts of violence will never weaken India's resolve', signals New Delhi adopting a more assertive, aggressive and decisive posture towards the Trudeau government.

This diplomatic approach is significant, as it underscores India's intolerance for external support of extremism targeting its citizens.

"PM Modi's patience has its limits, and the recent events indicate that those limits have been tested," say experts.

A foreign policy expert writes in a post on X: "PM has so far shown extreme patience with the shenanigans of @JustinTrudeau. But an attack on Hindus, the most peaceful community in the world, by radical Khalistanis, who are emboldened by Trudeau's direct support, has finally tested the patience of PM.

"Canada is on notice. Just to place this in context, the sentence 'such acts of violence will never weaken India's resolve' in PM Modi's tweet is as explicit a message as it gets that the Khalistanis in Canada are state sponsored anti-India groups of thugs, criminals and terrorists. Just think about what PM has alluded to in his tweet and its implications."

Experts predict that PM Modi's statement may serve as a catalyst for heightened scrutiny of how Western nations handle extremist groups.

The message is clear: India is prepared to take a firmer stand against any form of radicalism that threatens its citizens, regardless of where it originates.

Experts agree that PM Modi's explicit message serves as a warning not only to Khalistani activists but also to the Canadian government.

"The characterisation of Khalistani groups as state-sponsored thugs and terrorists is a stark reminder that India views this issue through a security lens," say experts.

There is no denying that Canada may face pressure to reassess its approach to managing its Sikh diaspora and the growing influence of radical elements.

 

  

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    true chai master....it is high time to call all Indians back to the great country which you have developed since 2014 and ask they to fry pakodas and sell chai in kullar...

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    India must ask Canada to shut its embassy in India and hand over visa processing to third party. They could issue visa from Canada itself if they deem so. We are in the internet age. India must increase its active pursuit of criminals beyond borders even if it means taking down elements in Canadian soil detrimental to India's interests.

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  • Preetham, Farangipet

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    Woh sab teek hai, lekin 2ab ka kya hua??

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  • vishnu bhat, bangalore

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    Canadian authorities arrested a few culprits almost immediately. Has Modi ever done anything so swiftly either as CM or PM?

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  • Sense_shetty, Kudla

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    Modi should encourage all Indian Hindus settled in Canada to return home, offering them a good quality of life here. Only then can he take a firm stance; otherwise, it’s just empty chest-thumping with little real impact

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  • Daniel, Ujjodi/Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    Wow, Our PM is threatening Canada. "Hindus -- identified as one of the most peaceful communities" .Not after 2014. He thinks world forgot about 2002 Gujarat massacre, 2024 Manipur massacre of Christians. Every now and then Church attacks. Y

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  • Damodar Das, Kundapur

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    Both Modi and Trudeau are anti constitutional elements. Both are doing double engine development for the thier party and looting the country. Both should be eliminated.

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  • Roland, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 04 2024

    Have the courage to come on national TV and speak about your concerns. Only cowards use social media to convey messages.

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  • DP, Balmatta

    Mon, Nov 04 2024

    Alas, Manipur is convienently forgotten! lets look at the Skeletons in our own cupboard first!

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Nov 05 2024

    Dear DP, Balmatta, Your bellyaching on Manipur is in aid of what? Sheik Hasina's temporary residence in India after her refusal to you know what and potential carving out of a Christian nation out of north east by you know whom? I suspected then and I suspect now also as to why the Christian missionaries occupied the streets of Mangalore when violence between different tribes of Manipur was at its peak.

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