Tension mounts in India - Canda relations after latest Visa restrictions

 


Tension has continued to increase between India and Canada.  First the diplomats of both the countries were suspended and now New Delhi has indefinitely suspended visa services for Canadian citizens.  This is the biggest step taken by India so far.  Tension between the two countries increased when the Canadian PM accused India of the murder of Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar.




 According to Hindustan Times report, no formal announcement has been made on suspension of visa services.  However, BLS International, which runs visa application centers in Canada, has posted a message in this regard on its Canadian website.  The message read, "Important information from the Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, Indian visa services have been suspended from Thursday (21 September 2023) until further notice."




 An Indian official confirmed the suspension but declined to comment on the matter.  “The language is clear and it says what it wants to say,” he said.  This is the first time that India has suspended visas after the Covid-19 pandemic.  Earlier, an advisory was issued by the Ministry of External Affairs asking Indian citizens going to Canada to be careful.  Do not go to any area where anti-India incidents have taken place or there is a possibility that such incidents may happen.  Hate crimes have increased in Canada and be careful when going there.



 On Wednesday (September 20), during the special session of Parliament, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had come to meet Home Minister Amit Shah.  Since then India is continuously in action against Canada.  India told Canada that it will have to present evidence of the allegations made.

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