New Delhi: The Government of India summoned Canadian Deputy High Commissioner on Monday over raising of separatist slogans on Khalistan at an event addressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

As Canadian PM Trudeau walked up to the stage for his address on Khalsa Day, the chants of Khalistan Zindabad kept getting louder, showed a video released by Canada-based CPAC TV.

The Government of India underlining that it impacts the relations between the two countries and encourages climate of violence. According to the MEA statement India’s deep concern and strong protest was conveyed at such disturbing actions being allowed to continue unchecked at the event. This illustrates once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extremism and violence.

Khalistani’s continued their expressions not only impact India-Canada relations but also encourage a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens.

It happened again when Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre walked up to the stage to begin his address. New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow were also present at the event.