‘Defamatory campaign…’, India responded to the new report of Canadian media regarding Nijjar case – Smear campaign India on Canada media report claiming PM Modi knew of Nijjar killing ntc
The Indian government on Wednesday rejected a Canadian newspaper report which alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling such media reports ridiculous.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We do not generally comment on media reports. However, such ridiculous statements reportedly made to the newspaper by a Canadian government source should be dismissed with the same contempt.” What they deserve.”
Randhir Jaiswal said, “Such defamatory campaigns further damage our already strained relations.”
What’s in the new report by Canadian media?
A report published in a Canadian newspaper, citing an unnamed Canadian national security official, claimed that the alleged assassination plot was hatched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and linked to PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Was told about this plan.
However, the report also says that Canada has no evidence to support this claim against PM Modi.
The official said, “Canada has no direct evidence that PM Modi had knowledge of this. It would be unimaginable that three senior political figures in India would not have discussed the targeted killings with PM Modi before moving forward.” .”
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Let us tell you that this is the first time that allegations have been made directly against PM Modi, S Jaishankar and Ajit Doval in connection with this incident. The controversy that started with the earlier allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has further increased.
Last year, India-Canada diplomatic relations took an unprecedented turn after Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian government agents in Nijjar’s murder. India has denied any involvement and described these claims as baseless and politically motivated.
