Canada Showing Its Vote Bank Is More Powerful Than Its Rule Of Law: S Jaishankar
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"In any rules-based society, you would imagine that you would check people's background, how they came, what passport they carried etc," Mr Jaishankar said.
By allowing political space to Khalistani separatist elements, the Canadian government is sending a message that its vote bank is "more powerful" than its rule of law, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said.
In an exclusive interview to Press Trust of India, Mr Jaishankar said India respects and practices freedom of speech, but that does not equate with freedom to threaten foreign diplomats, extend support to separatism or allow political space to elements advocating violence.
The external affairs minister also wondered how people with dubious backgrounds are being allowed to enter and live in Canada, referring to Khalistani separatists among the Sikh migrants from Punjab.
