New Delhi: Several former diplomats on Tuesday criticized Canada's allegations of linking Indian diplomats in Ottawa to the investigation into the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. These ex-diplomats said that New Delhi has taken the "right step in response" to Canada's absurd allegations. The former ambassadors also said that Canada's "propaganda" stems from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's "audacity" to gain "support from radical elements" within his country to increase his chances in the next election.

'Canada did not share any evidence with India'

Already strained India-Canada relations worsened further on Monday after Canada linked the Indian High Commissioner to the investigation into Nijjar's murder. India rejected Canada's allegations and reacted strongly and expelled six Canadian diplomats. India also recalled its High Commissioner from Canada. India also rejected attempts by Canadian authorities to link Indian agents to criminal gangs in Canada. Official sources even said that there was not an iota of truth in Canada's claim that it had shared evidence with India in the Najjar case.

'Trudeau's thinking is unfortunate, it's like that of an unstable person'

Former diplomat and author Rajiv Dogra said that Canada has taken this latest action when Trudeau's popularity has 'slid down' and he is 'likely to lose' the upcoming elections there. He alleged that Trudeau has now come up with a new propaganda in the hope of getting the support of Sikh extremists. Dogra said, 'Trudeau's thinking about the imaginary allegation is very unfortunate, like that of the most unstable person. This is not a sensible way to deal with things.' When asked whether this will affect India's stand at the SCO summit to be held in Islamabad on October 16, Dogra said, ‘It will not.’