'In Canada, you have a right to be a Khalistani. It's a democratic opinion, but it should not be infiltrating our governing party,' the former prime minister said
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper suggested that the Liberal party's "infiltration" by Sikh activists supporting Khalistan is a cause of strained Canada-India relations. He stated that while holding Khalistani views is a democratic right, it should not influence Canada's governing party or hinder positive relations with India. His comments come amidst ongoing tensions related to the alleged involvement of the Indian government in the murder of a Sikh activist in Canada.