Khalistani supporters call Canadians ‘invaders’: ‘You are from Europe, we are owners of this country’

Canada: Amid escalating tensions in the country, Khalistanis have now termed the Canadians as “invaders” and asked them to “go back to England and Europe”, a viral two-minute video of a ‘Nagar Kirtan’ in the country showed. Indian intelligence sources, according to News18, have termed this situation as the “new normal” for the Justin Trudeau-led nation.

The video clip shows a march in Surrey in which Khalistani flags are visible while members continue to shout slogans, calling “white people” to “go back to Europe and Israel.” “This is Canada, our own country. You go back," the procession can be heard saying in the video.

‘New normal…’

Labelling the recent situation in Canada as the “new normal”, News18 quoted Indian intelligence sources claiming that the groups were aiming for control in all aspects.

“In the absence of proper surveillance, these groups are taking over control from local Canadians, too. Hindus are being asked money for protection, and now, there is a threat to locals in their colonies,” sources told News18.

‘Doesn’t sound authentic…'

The viral video received over a million views, with several X users expressing concerns about how ‘Canada is doomed’. “Khalistani terrorists can’t return to India, so Canada, the US, UK, Australia, and NZ are doomed!” commented one user.

Meanwhile, another user doubted the authenticity of the video. “That accent doesn’t sound authentic. Might be a prank,” wrote the user.

India Canada ties

India and Canada's diplomatic relations have gone for a toss ever since Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist, was shot dead in June 2023. The row escalated further after Canada alleged Indian officials' involvement in the shooting, causing both countries to expel each others' top diplomats.

Reportedly, Indian intelligence and government officials believe that Trudeau is supporting Khalistani groups to secure the backing of MP Jagmeet Singh in next year’s election. This comes as Trudeau's popularity has waned, as he struggles to keep his government united—particularly after he acknowledged that his allegations against India were based on intelligence inputs and that he had “no concrete evidence.”