New Delhi: Canadian Minister in Justin Trudeau’s government is facing backlash following a press conference on October 14, 2024, where Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc were seen laughing during a serious discussion about India-Canada relations.
The situation escalated when a reporter asked a pointed question regarding a recent murder in Canada linked to escalating tensions with India.
Critics have condemned the ministers’ behavior as insensitive and unprofessional, particularly given the gravity of the ongoing diplomatic crisis. Many have expressed outrage on social media, questioning the ministers’ ability to handle serious national issues with the necessary gravity and decorum.
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Netizens React to Canadian Minister Laughing Viral Video
Netizens in the comment section going all guns blazing taking a jibe at the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. One viewer says, ‘Indians are watching and waiting for the regime change in Canada’. ‘Time for a government overhaul.’ says another.
One more user wrote, ‘People forget the term “public servant”. These clowns think they can pressurize India by playing such cheap politics. Modi is a politician first and Indian politics is way beyond their understanding. It’s not going to end well for Canada.’
The government’s response to this situation is under intense scrutiny, and the ministers’ laughter has only added to the discontent surrounding their handling of the matter.
India-Canada Diplomatic Row
India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other “targeted” officials from Canada. It strongly dismissed Ottawa’s allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India’s decision to recall High Commissioner Sanjay Verma and some other diplomats came shortly after Canadian Charge d’Affaires Stewart Wheelers was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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