India asks Canada to reduce diplomatic presence, cites 'interference in internal affairs'

Updated : Sep 22, 2023 18:13
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Editorji News Desk

The Indian government said that it has asked Canada to downsize its diplomatic presence in India.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited the "interference of Canadian diplomats in Indian affairs" as a factor behind the move.

"The Canadian diplomatic presence in India is larger than what India has and accordingly needs to be downsized," foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told reporters.

"We have informed the Canadian government that there should be parity in diplomatic presence. Their numbers are very much higher than ours in Canada... I assume there will be a reduction," he said.

This comes amid the tensions over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Also Watch: Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing | PM Justin Trudeau urges India to work with Canada to allow justice

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