PM Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada, says 'violence will never...'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4 condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada by a mob of Khalistan supporters and asked the Canadian government there to intervene and ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi said, "I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence will never weaken India's resolve."

He added, "We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law."

Protestors carrying Khalistani flags clashed with people at a Hindu temple in Brampton, triggering condemnation by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who said every Canadian has the right to practise their faith freely and safely.

Taking to X, Trudeau thanked the local authorities for the swift response to protect the community and probe this incident.

"The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. Thank you to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to protect the community and investigate this incident," Trudeau said in a post on X on Monday.

Official sources noted that this is the first statement from PM Modi since the recent slump in India-Canada ties over the North American country's alleged support to Khalistani separatists and its accusation of India's involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Khalistani separatist who has been designated a terrorist by India.

The strong statement underscores that Narendra Modi stands up for Indians across the world, they said.