Indian foreign ministry claims ‘security threats’ after Trudeau’s explosive allegation of state-sponsored killing mean it cannot provide visa services safely

India says it is indefinitely suspending visa services in all categories for all Canadian nationals due to “security threats” to its consulates, amid a furious diplomatic row between the two countries.

Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said they have suspended “all categories” of visas, including e-visas and for Canadian citizens applying from third countries.

And India has also moved to downsize the Canadian diplomatic presence in New Delhi, saying that Canada has more embassy workers in its capital than visa versa and that it wants to restore “parity”.

It comes after Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said there were “credible allegations” of the Indian state’s involvement in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, triggering a furious tit-for-tat row.

  • MataVatnik@lemmy.world
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    Most westerners would not be able to handle India. While yes its full of rich history and culture, the state of cities would be too much for most first worlders to handle.

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      Also, I’m definitely spending money and my PTO for what’s going to be quite an unpleasant experience. There are many places that are beautiful and culture rich as well without as much unpleasantness.

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        1 year ago

        I don’t know what PTO is but you can spend it on what you want. I’m not sure what unpleasantness you mean. There’s poverty for sure, especially in big cities. What didn’t you like in India ? if you don’t mind sharing your experience

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      I went to Goa and Mumbai. So maybe not the densest populated places but still. I’m from Sweden. Sure the population density takes some getting used to but if you allow yourself to do that it’s not like it’s an alien place. Great food.

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      1 year ago

      Yea, you need some time to adjust,… it’s obligatory. But I think roaming the cities is amazing (from the perspective of a european). One just has to agree on dropping some habits and learning new ones. Travelling, basically