Bathinda, November 5: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday condemned the incidents of violence in Canada and urged the Government of India to take up this matter with Canadian national government.

The Chief Minister said that Canada is second home of millions of Punjabis who have settled there and carved a niche for themselves. He said that the ties with Canada must remain cordial as Punjabis have gone there and were breadwinners of their families. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is unfortunate that politics of divisiveness and hatred has fastly spread its stinky tentacles in Canada.

Chief Minister Condemns Religious Hatred in Canada

The Chief Minister further expressed that he finds it unbelievable that the politics of religion and hatred are being pursued on Canadian soil. Additionally, he emphasized that this spread of hatred and violence is highly condemnable, urging the Government of India to address this matter with the Canadian national government for appropriate action. Moreover, Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted that Punjabis pray for the welfare of all and consistently advocate for peace, which has contributed to their widespread love and respect across the globe. 

Violence in Canada : CM Urges Canada to Counter Anti-Punjab Actions

The Chief Minister said that with their rare qualities of hard work and resilience Punjabi’s have carved a niche for themselves in entire world. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasised that such actions seriously damage the reputation of Punjab and Punjabi’s, and therefore, people should avoid them. Furthermore, he stressed that the Canadian national government must take exemplary action against the perpetrators of this heinous crime so it serves as a strong deterrent for others in the future.