Just like the 2019 surgical strikes, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will push the Canada issue and India’s strong-arm tactic to show how Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led India will never allow anyone to jeopardise its national security
History of Khalistani movement: The widening rift between India and Canada comes amid India’s concerns over Canada harbouring pro-Khalistani groups. There have been several incidents carried out by pro-Khalistani groups including attacks on Hindu temples, Indian mission and pro-Khalistan rallies in Canada.