“Canada has not provided any evidence against the allegations,” the Center told the Lok Sabha | World news

Canada has not provided “any evidence” to support the “serious allegations” it has decided to make, the Center told the Lok Sabha on Friday when asked if the Union government had taken note of recent developments in criminal cases allegedly involving Indians. citizens in this country.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply, also said that “furthermore, his public narrative on the matter appears to serve anti-Indian separatist agendas.”

“Insisting on such a narrative can only be harmful to any stable bilateral relationship. Therefore, the government has repeatedly urged the Canadian authorities to take action against anti-Indian elements operating in their territory,” he said.

Congress MP Manish Tewari, in his query, asked whether the Union government has taken note of recent developments in criminal cases allegedly involving “Indian nationals/officials in the United States and Canada” and if so, what impact these cases will have on Bilateral relations of India with these countries.

He also asked whether the government was “engaging diplomatically” with the US and Canadian governments to “address concerns” about the cases.

“The government is aware of allegations of Indian nationals being involved in alleged acts or intentions in the US and Canada. As part of the ongoing security cooperation with the United States, certain data shared by the US regarding the nexus between organized crime, arms dealers, terrorists and others who also interfere with India’s national security interests are being examined by a high-level inquiry committee. . for this,” said the minister.

Singh in his reply also said that to what extent Canada concerned that “she has not produced any evidence to support the serious allegations she has chosen to make”.

“Furthermore, his public narrative on the issue seems to be serving anti-India separatist agendas,” he said.

The minister was also asked about the measures the government is taking or proposes to take to ensure the safety of Indian nationals living in the US and Canada, especially in light of any “potential implications” of these issues.

“The welfare, safety and security of Indian citizens living, working and studying in the US and Canada remain of utmost importance to the Government of India. Issues faced by Indian nationals in the US and Canada are brought to the notice of the relevant authorities whenever they arise for quick response,” he said.

Singh, in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha query on November 28, said “respect for each other’s concerns, territorial integrity and sovereignty are essential for a stable bilateral relationship”.