Will newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney take a firmer stance against Khalistani extremism than his predecessor Justin Trudeau? – Arjun Brij
A controversial anti-Hindu parade at Malton Gurdwara in Toronto has ignited widespread condemnation, with questions being raised whether newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney will take a firmer stance against Khalistani extremism than his predecessor, ANI reported.
In a video shared on X on Sunday (4 May), Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman remarked, “The Jihadis rampaging through our streets have done significant damage to the social fabric running around threatening any Jews they can find. But the Khalistanis are giving them a good run for their money on the most hateful foreign-funded menace to society. Will Mark Carney’s Canada be any different from Justin Trudeau’s?”
The video was in response to a post by a user named Shawn Binda, who stated, “K-Gang at Malton Gurdwara (Toronto) shamelessly demands 800,000 Hindus—whose vibrant communities span Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, South Africa, Netherlands, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kenya, and beyond—be deported to ‘Hindustan’. This isn’t a protest against India’s government; it’s blatant anti-Hindu hatred from a Khalistani terrorist group, notorious for Canada’s deadliest attack, yet arrogantly claiming the right to stay.”
The timing of this incident has sharpened focus on Carney’s leadership, coming just days after his Liberal Party’s election victory and Trudeau’s resignation amid internal dissent.
Critics are now urging the new prime minister to address the growing concerns around extremist elements operating within Canada.
Earlier in April, Bordman drew attention to repeated attacks on Hindu temples in British Columbia.
Visiting the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Surrey after its third reported vandalism, he said, “I saw when I got there that the vandalism had already been covered up. … I spoke with some of the devotees and management. I don’t quite understand why they decided to just remove graffiti before the police came. … Several devotees were quite upset….” – Swarajya, 5 May 2025
› Arjun Brij is an Editorial Associate at Swarajya.
India lodges strong protest with Canada over parade by Khalistani extremists – Ubeer Naqushbandi
India on Monday lodged a strong protest with Canadian High Commission in New Delhi over a parade held by Khalistani elements and sympathisers in Canada. The parade called for the deportation of 8 lakh Hindus to India and featured a truck with a mock jail containing effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources stated, “We have conveyed our concerns in the strongest terms to Canadian High Commission in New Delhi regarding the parade held in Toronto where unacceptable imagery and threatening language were used against our leadership and Indian citizens residing in Canada.” They added, “We once again call on the Canadian authorities to act against anti-India elements who spread hatred and advocate extremism and separatist agendas.”
Earlier, an anti-Hindu parade was held at Malton Gurdwara in Toronto. A video of the parade went viral on social media, prompting criticism from the Hindu community. The incident follows recent vandalism of a Sikh gurdwara and a Hindu temple with pro-Khalistan graffiti.
The parade occurred shortly after Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party won the elections in Canada, with many expecting improved ties with India under his leadership. This incident is not isolated, as Khalistan flags and anti-India visuals were also seen at the annual Khalsa Day Baisakhi Parade in Surrey earlier this year. The event drew criticism for featuring “wanted” posters of PM Modi and Amit Shah. – The Tribune, 5 May 2025
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