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What is the main point of tension between Canada and India as described in the text?
The main point of tension is the allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil, as well as the accusation of Canada's support for the banned Khalistan movement.
What is the Khalistan movement and why is it controversial?
The Khalistan movement is an independence movement for Sikhs, which is banned in India but has support among the Sikh diaspora. It is controversial due to its history as a bloody armed insurgency in the 1970s and 1980s.
Who is Hardeep Singh Nijjar and what is the allegation made about his assassination?
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a Sikh activist assassinated in Canada. The allegation made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Parliament is that there are credible allegations of Indian government involvement in Nijjar's killing.
Where was the Sikh independence movement centered and what impact did it have?
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What is India's stance on the allegations of its involvement in Nijjar's killing and Canada's support for Khalistan activists?
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Study Notes
Diplomatic Tensions Between Canada and India
- Rising tensions between Canada and India involving diplomatic expulsions.
- Allegations of Indian government involvement in the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced credible allegations linking India to Nijjar’s killing during a parliamentary session.
Khalistan Movement
- The Khalistan movement advocates for Sikh independence and is seen as a separatist initiative.
- Movement is banned in India but retains support among the Sikh diaspora, particularly in Canada.
- The Sikh independence movement led to a violent insurgency in India during the 1970s and 1980s, primarily in Punjab.
- Indian authorities accuse Canada of harboring and supporting pro-Khalistan activists, creating friction in bilateral relations.
Key Figures
- Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a Sikh activist whose assassination in June sparked the current diplomatic crisis.
- The Indian government has denied any involvement in Nijjar's killing, asserting that Canada is attempting to divert attention from its own issues with Khalistan supporters.
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Test your knowledge of the Canada-India tensions and the Sikh independence movement with this quiz. Explore the diplomatic expulsions, allegations, and the complex dynamics surrounding the Khalistan movement.
