India urges Canada to act against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil
India has reiterated its call for Canada to take effective action against "anti-India extremist elements," particularly Khalistani groups, operating from Canadian soil. This demand follows a Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) report for 2025, which highlighted that Canada-based Khalistani extremist groups pose a national security threat to Canada itself. India has consistently expressed concerns about the use of Canadian territory as a "safe haven" for elements involved in glorifying violence, threatening Indian diplomats, vandalizing places of worship, and promoting secessionism through "referendums." India also rejected any "baseless imputations" in the CSIS report linking India to foreign interference.
Key Points
- India has urged Canada to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements, specifically Khalistani groups, operating from its territory.
- The demand follows a 2025 CSIS report acknowledging that Canada-based Khalistani extremists pose a national security threat to Canada.
- India has consistently raised concerns about the use of Canadian soil as a "safe haven" for activities like glorifying violence and promoting secessionism.
- India rejects any "baseless imputations" in the CSIS report that suggest India is involved in foreign interference against Canada.
- The issue includes threats against Indian leaders and diplomats, and vandalism of places of worship.
Exam Facts
- The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) annual report for 2025 highlighted the threat.
- Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the statement.
- India has consistently rejected being listed alongside China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan as "main perpetrators of foreign interference".
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