Violence at Hindu temple: Expect Canadian government to ensure justice, uphold rule of law, says PM Modi

Violence at Hindu temple: Expect Canadian government to ensure justice, uphold rule of law, says PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday slammed the attack on a temple by a pro-Khalistani mob in Canada and asked the government there to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

In a post on X, Modi also flayed the “cowardly attempts” to intimidate Indian diplomats.

He 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.”

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After the incident, the High Commission of India in Ottawa issued a statement on Monday condemning the attack.

The ruling BJP asserted that the party and its government have always taken “tough steps” whenever it comes to the persecution of Hindus or the infringement of their rights.

“We have seen how strongly and clearly a firm reply has been given to Canada while displaying India’s strength,” BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said at a press conference at the party headquarters in Delhi when asked about the incident.

He said the BJP and its government take “tough steps” whenever it comes to persecution of Hindus or infringement of their rights.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad alleged that the Indian consulate’s prior request to the Canadian administration to provide security was “intentionally” ignored.

VHP international president Alok Kumar said the attack was a cause of concern, more so because a consular camp had been organised by the Indian consulate at the temple.

“We do believe that this may be rather intentional,” he said, adding, “We condemn the attack”.

The Indian consulate had informed the police about the event three days ago and specifically said that in view of the security environment in Canada, adequate protection was required for the camp and the temple, he said.

“The request was ignored,” Kumar said, adding that it was not the first time that a Hindu temple in Canada had been attacked.

On Sunday, Peel Regional Police said that a protest occurred at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton and unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show demonstrators holding banners in support of Khalistan, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

The videos showed fist fights and people striking each other with poles on what appears to be the grounds surrounding the temple, the report added.