In a move that has sparked widespread diplomatic shock, India has ordered the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats, including Acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler and Deputy High Commissioner Patrick Hebert, amidst growing tensions between the two nations. The ordered departure is set to take place by October 19, 2024, marking a significant escalation in the current impasse.
The move is a direct response to Canada’s decision to designate Indian diplomats as “persons of interest” in its ongoing investigation into the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has consistently maintained that the investigation is a domestic matter, and any interference by foreign powers is unacceptable.
The expelled diplomats also include First Secretaries Marie Catherine Joly, Ian Ross David Trites, Adam James Chuipka, and Paula Orjuela. This strong backlash has further strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, with both nations recalling key diplomats in a clear signal of the deterioration of their bilateral and international relations.
The incident marks a turn for the worse in the already tense relations between India and Canada. The expulsion of the diplomats is seen as a demonstration of India’s displeasure with Canada’s interference in its internal affairs, and the Indian government’s determination to protect its sovereignty.
As the situation continues to unfold, international observers are watching with bated breath to see how this escalating crisis will be resolved. With both countries trading barbs and recalling key personnel, it is clear that the situation is precarious and requires immediate diplomatic intervention to diffuse the tensions.
The implications of this standoff are far-reaching, with the optics of the situation likely to impact bilateral relations between the two countries in the long term. It remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved, but one thing is clear: the diplomatic spat between India and Canada has reached a boiling point, and cooler heads are needed to avert a full-blown diplomatic crisis.
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