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Indians In Canada: Amidst the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada, the issue of safety of Indians living in Canada, especially students, is being raised. There are approximately 18 lakh Indian expatriates and 10 lakh NRIs in Canada. The number of Indian students in Canada has also increased.
Dispute between India and Canada – Photo: AMAR UJALA
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Canada and India are at loggerheads over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The new controversy started when Canada named the Indian Ambassador and other diplomats as 'persons of interest' in the Nijjar murder investigation. India rejected these absurd allegations outright. With this, India decided to recall its High Commissioner from Canada. Apart from this, India also decided to expel six Canadian diplomats.
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Amidst this controversy, many leaders have raised the issue of safety of Indians living in Canada, especially students. Canada has one of the largest Indian diasporas abroad. Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi said that India and Canada have very good relations. A large number of people from Punjab are living in Canada. Our government should take steps to improve bilateral relations.
After all, what is the dispute between India and Canada? Why is it in discussion now? How many Indians live in Canada?
