‘Mark Carney doesn't understand Khalistan history,' says podcaster Josh Udall on Modi's Canada visit
Canadian podcaster Josh Udall has expressed concerns that the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (though he mentioned Mark Carney), may not fully understand the complexities of the Khalistan issue, which could lead to protests during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for the G7 meet. Udall believes that Canadians lack awareness of the history and relationship between Khalistan and other groups, which may exacerbate tensions.
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