Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and condemned the attack on Hindu temple in Brampton. Prime Minister called the attack as “deliberate attack on Hindu temple in Canada.”
On Sunday, Khalistani fringe elements attacked a Hindu temple in Brampton. Locals allege that police opened lathi on them during protest over the incident, they alleged that the police did not spare the women.
PM Modi also criticised “cowardly attempts” to intimidate Indian diplomats in that country.
“Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve. We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law,” he said in a short post on X.
The Prime Minister’s social media post comes hours after the External Affairs Ministry said the Indian government “condemns acts of violence perpetrated by extremists and separatists”, and called on its Canadian counterpart to ensure all places of worship are adequately protected.
“We also expect that those indulging in such violence will be prosecuted,” spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement issued this afternoon. Mr Jaiswal said the Indian government remains “deeply concerned” about the and security of its citizens in Canada.
A Hindu temple in Windsor, last year, also in Ontario, was defaced, sparking widespread calls for action from both Canadian and Indian officials. Similar earlier incidents in Brampton saw temples targeted as well, drawing strong reactions from the Indian community in Canada.
