India invoked diplomatic parity with Canada, prompting the North American nation to withdraw 41 diplomats due to concerns about “continuous interference” in India’s affairs by Canadian personnel, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
He explained that while diplomatic parity is defined by the Vienna Convention, India’s decision was based on the interference it faced, which was not publicly disclosed. The tension between the two countries began when the Justin Trudeau government recalled 41 diplomats, just a day before the deadline set by India, which would have led to the loss of their diplomatic immunity.
New Delhi sought to establish “parity” in the number of Canadian diplomats in India, reducing their presence from 62 to 21. Trudeau criticized India’s actions as a violation of the Geneva Convention, stating that India unilaterally revoked the diplomatic immunity of 40 Canadian diplomats, which he considered a breach of diplomatic norms. He further alluded to the alleged involvement of the Indian government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, making it an international issue.
Jaishankar’s comments highlight the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, which have escalated in recent times due to these actions and counteractions. The situation underlines the importance of diplomatic relations, international conventions, and the need for both countries to address their differences to maintain a stable and peaceful relationship. The details of the alleged interference and its consequences remain a subject of international concern and may be further addressed as more information becomes available.
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