PM Modi reacts on attack on Hindu temple in Canada, said – “Such Acts….. “

New Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening strongly condemned the “deliberate attack” on a Hindu temple in Canada, warning that such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve.

“I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats,” PM Modi posted in a strongly-worded post on X.

“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 added while strongly batting in support of Indians in Canada.

Earlier in the day, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also issued a statement, saying that it remains “deeply concerned” about the safety and security of its nationals in Canada after the violence unleashed by Khalistani separatists at a Hindu temple in Brampton on Sunday.

“We condemn the acts of violence perpetrated by extremists and separatists at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario yesterday,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal while calling on the Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government to ensure that all places of worship are protected from such attacks.

“We also expect that those indulging in violence will be prosecuted. We remain deeply concerned about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada. The outreach of our Consular officers to provide services to Indians and Canadian citizens alike will not be deterred by intimidation, harassment and violence,” he mentioned.

Hours after Sunday’s attacks, the High Commission of India in Ottawa too had condemned the violent disruptions orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp in Brampton.

“It is deeply disappointing to see such disruptions being allowed for routine consular work being organised by our Consulates with the fullest cooperation of local co-organisers.

“We also remain very concerned for the safety of applicants, including Indian nationals, on whose demand such events are organised in the first place. Despite these efforts by anti-India elements, our Consulate was able to issue more than 1,000 life certificates to the Indian and Canadian applicants…” the HCI said in a statement, adding that there were attempts made to disrupt similar camps held at Vancouver and Surrey on November 2 and 3.

On Sunday evening, Canada time, Khalistani extremists attacked the Hindu-Canadian devotees inside the premises of the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, the videos of which have gone viral on social media and drawn worldwide condemnation, including from several leaders in Canada.

IANS

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