Temple Attacked In Canada, Modi Makes Statement
BRAMPTON, (ANI) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4 condemned a violent attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, denouncing it as a “cowardly attempt” to intimidate India’s diplomats and calling on Canadian authorities to uphold justice and the rule of law.
Modi’s statement followed the Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) condemnation of the violence at the Hindu Sabha Temple here in Ontario, on November 3. “Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve,” Modi stated, reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting its diaspora in Canada despite these intimidations.
This marks Modi’s first public response amid ongoing tensions between India and Canada following Canada’s allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India has dismissed as “absurd” and “motivated.”
The attack occurred during an Indian consular camp held at the Hindu Sabha Temple, where officials aimed to provide services to Indian and Canadian citizens. According to the MEA, the outreach of consular officers “will not be deterred by intimidation, harassment, and violence.”
Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, also condemned the attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple. Emphasizing religious freedom, Trudeau stated, “Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely,” and thanked the Peel Regional Police for their prompt response.
Peel Regional Police reported that three individuals were arrested and charged, with additional acts of unlawful behavior.
Canadian MP Chandra Arya echoed these sentiments, expressing concern over what he described as a “crossing of a red line” by Khalistani extremists, underscoring a troubling rise in religious intolerance.
Videos of the attack, shared by the Hindu Canadian Foundation, depict the violence and its impact on women and children.
The incident sparked strong reactions from community organizations, with the Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council urging local authorities to thoroughly investigate the attack and reiterating that places of worship must remain safe spaces for spirituality and community cohesion, free from violence.
ALM
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Trudeau condemned the attack on the Hindu Temple in Brampton, but did not condemn the attackers — Khalistanis. Why? Because Khalistanis support his government. Trudeau, you are a coward.
November 4, 2024VIJAY
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I AGREE.
November 4, 2024iyer
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Justin ought to remember not to encourage the mind-set that leads to this kind of behavior. For instance, back in the 70s/80s, then India PM Ms Gandhi tacitly encouraged Bhindranvalle as a bullwork against then Jan-Sangh that became Janata Party. Then that same group turned against her.
November 4, 2024Pemba
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Trudeau is a weak, coward politician, he is putting himself and his personal interest before the country. Khalistan Terrorist who are not faithful to their motherland INDIA, how will they be faithful to CANADA. Trudeau is just raising the snakes in his backyard. Future of Canada
November 4, 2024will be walking in footsteps of Pakistan.
FreePerson
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The way police were behaving at this temple, it looked they were trying to control Hindus rather than the Khalistanies who even entered the temple boundary to attack Hindus. Seems police were instructed to do it. It was no different than Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 when the communist police goons attacked the innocents. This is coming from “Five Eyes” countries and probably at their behest.
The burning of San Francisco consulate, several attacks on Hindu Temples, destructions of Gandhi statues, attack on Indian Consulates in London, among others, are co-ordinated with their governments help. And no one is charged so far. This is from someone who claims they know and listen everything and from Democratic countries who claim they believe in Rule of Law!
Those Indians who had to leave African countries after their independence in 1970’s may realize that those governments are no different than the goons of “Five Eyes”.
November 4, 2024