Nijjar Killing Probe Shadows Modi’s G7 Invitation to Canada: PM Carney Faces Backlash
When directly asked about his belief regarding Prime Minister Modi’s potential role in Nijjar’s murder, Prime Minister Carney declined to comment, stating it was inappropriate to discuss ongoing legal processes.
RMN News Political Desk
June 8, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is currently facing strong backlash over his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit. The summit is scheduled to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17.
The criticism stems particularly from Sikh advocacy groups and is set against the backdrop of an ongoing investigation into the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. There are suspicions of Indian government involvement in this killing. The World Sikh Organization president sharply criticized Carney’s move, describing it as a “betrayal” of their community and core Canadian values.
When directly asked about his belief regarding Prime Minister Modi’s potential role in Nijjar’s murder, Prime Minister Carney declined to comment, stating it was inappropriate to discuss ongoing legal processes. He highlighted that a legal process related to the investigation is “literally underway and quite advanced in Canada”. Four Indian nationals currently residing in Canada have been charged in connection with Nijjar’s death.
[ ਵੀਡੀਓ: ਨਰਿੰਦਰ ਮੋਦੀ ਨੂੰ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਣ ਵਾਲੇ G7 ਸੰਮੇਲਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਉਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੱਦਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ? ]
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Prime Minister Carney defended the invitation, explaining that India was invited as a guest nation—as it is not a G7 member—based on its global importance. He pointed out that India is the fifth largest economy globally, the most populous country, and central to supply chains. The summit is expected to focus on collaboration regarding crucial minerals, AI, and energy.
Prime Minister Modi has confirmed the invitation via a social media post, expressing confidence in India-Canada ties. He stated that as “vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests“.
The bilateral relationship between Canada and India has been strained since Canada accused India of interference in its elections and involvement in Nijjar’s murder. India has dismissed these accusations. Following these events, diplomatic expulsions occurred on both sides.
Despite these tensions, Prime Minister Carney mentioned that bilateral law enforcement dialogue has restarted, suggesting some limited diplomatic progress. India remains Canada’s 10th-largest business partner.
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