Revival of India-Canada Diplomatic Ties: Visas for Canadian Citizens Reinstated!
In a
resolute move, the Indian government has reignited the issuance of visas to
Canadian citizens across several critical categories. Effective October 26,
2023, the Indian High Commission in Canada has commenced processing visas for
entry, business, medical, and conference purposes. Tourist and e-visa services
for Canadians remain suspended.
This
bold step marks a decisive turn in the India-Canada diplomatic narrative. Previously
strained due to the escalating Khalistani movement in Canada, India had
temporarily suspended all visa processing for Canadian nationals. Even attempts
to apply through third countries were met with impassable barriers.
The
pivotal event triggering this diplomatic shift was the tragic assassination of
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Khalistan leader holding Canadian
citizenship. Nijjar, an immigrant Sikh militant, met his untimely demise on
June 18, 2023, in British Columbia, Canada. The primary source of contention
between the nations revolved around mounting concerns over terrorism
proliferation. India persistently implored the Canadian government to act
against pro-Khalistani factions, furnishing them with a list of Khalistani
terrorists, a list that had been shared numerous times in the past.
The
suspension of visa processing was a direct response to the threats faced by
Indian diplomats in Canada, stemming from Khalistani gangs. Simultaneously,
India called upon the Canadian government to trim its stationed personnel in
India, citing suspicions of anti-India activities amongst Canadian diplomats.
In
the wake of Nijjar's assassination, Canada asserted that their intelligence
agencies had verified information implicating Indian officials in the killing.
This revelation further intensified tensions, rendering Canada an unsafe
working environment for Indian diplomats and compelling the decision to halt
visa processing from India's end.
This
resurgence in visa issuance signals a pivotal moment in recalibrating the
diplomatic equilibrium between India and Canada, propelling them towards
renewed cooperation and understanding.
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