Following the raging violence against Hindus in Canada, Canadian MP Chandra Arya sharply criticized politicians who promote divisive policies and said they should “stop deliberately avoiding mentioning Khalistanis.”

“Politicians are deliberately avoiding acknowledging and mentioning Khalistanis as responsible for this attack or are blaming other entities. They are misleading Canadians by portraying this as a Hindu-Sikh issue,” said MP Arya. from Nepean, Ontario. said in a post on X.

The remarks come days after an attack by Khalistan extremists on Hindus following Diwali festivities. Sabha Hindu Temple in Bramptonan incident that sparked widespread condemnation across the world. The clashes took place on November 3.

The Canadian MP also criticized politicians who try to pit Hindus and Sikhs against each other, saying Canadian Hindus and Sikhs are united against Khalistani extremists.

“Politicians are portraying Hindus and Sikhs as opposing sides over the temple attack by Khalistan extremists. This image is simply false. Both sides are Hindu Canadians and the vast majority Sikh Canadians on one side, and Khalistanis on the other,” Arya added.

He further expressed concern that due to the actions of some politicians and the influence of Khalistani elements, many Canadians wrongly confuse Khalistanis with the Sikh community.

Arya, who represents Nepean, Ontario, condemned the attack on behalf of both communities and highlighted the strong relationships they share, with many Hindus visiting Sikh gurudwaras and Sikhs attending Hindu temples.

Canadian MP Arya on India-Canada relations

Ongoing tensions between India and Canada have escalated following allegations by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India may be involved in the assassination of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India has vehemently rejected the claims as “absurd”, insisting that the central problem is Canada’s tolerance of pro-Khalistan groups acting without repercussions.

Arya urged Hindus and Sikhs to educate the general Canadian public about their united stand against Khalistani extremism and called on community leaders to refrain from giving platforms to politicians who do not categorically condemn such extremism.

Meanwhile, during Diwali celebrations, Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledged the presence of Khalistan supporters in Canada while asserting that they do not represent the entire Sikh community. “Just as there are Modi supporters in Canada, they do not represent all Hindu Canadians,” Trudeau said, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with India.