Meanwhile, Sikh political leaders in Canada have come out to criticize the Punjab government’s action on now fugitive Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh.
But, just as quick as these politicians shared their concern over the developments in Punjab they faced backlash from the Indians.
Leading the comments and reaction was Canada NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.
I am calling on Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government to immediately contact their Indian counterparts to express concern regarding the suspension of civil liberties and the safety of Canadians abroad.
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) March 18, 2023
There was immediate backlash to his comments, where Twitter users told him to “mind his own business”, “not interfere in the internal matter of India”, and “you are one of terrorist supporter”.
Fact:
1. Police is chasing a khalistani extremist Amritpal singh
2. Police has arrested Amritpal’s men with illegal weapons
3. Mobile internet services are turned off to stop spread of misinformation
4. Jagmeet is a [email protected] sympathizer
5. Jagmeet hails Khalistani terrorists… https://t.co/62eJ13iXn1— PunFact (@pun_fact) March 18, 2023
It’s always fun to see Jagmeet pointing fingers. Supported Trudeau jailing truckers & seizing bank accounts cuz they weren’t his people. Never misses an opportunity to condemn the government of India when it suits him, but never the Islamists and Khalistanis that fund his… https://t.co/xnQO66Vtne
— Patrick Brauckmann 🕉️ (@vonbrauckmann) March 18, 2023
At the same time, Canada MP Jasraj Hallan tweeted:
Very concerned about reports coming out of Punjab, India. The government has suspended internet services and restricted gatherings of more than 4 people in some areas. We are closely following the situation.
— Jasraj Singh Hallan 🇨🇦 (@jasrajshallan) March 18, 2023
Sooji hai??🤣🤣
— RiseOfBurnol🇮🇳 (@RiseofBurnol) March 19, 2023
Hey @TwitterCanada @TwitterSupport yesterday I sent out this tweet and today it’s been taken down. Why? pic.twitter.com/j5sODU9OQb
— Tim S. Uppal (@TimUppal) March 19, 2023
