NDP Slams Carney, Demands Modi's G7 Invite Be Pulled After Indian Spy Link To Jagmeet Singh Emerges
A major political storm has erupted in Canada after Global News revealed that former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was allegedly surveilled by an agent believed to be working for the Indian government, with suspected links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The surveillance reportedly forced the RCMP to place Singh under protection in late 2023. NDP MP Jenny Kwan slammed the Trudeau government, demanding Prime Minister Mark Carney rescind Narendra Modi's G7 Summit invitation, calling the alleged surveillance 'a direct assault on Canada's democracy.' While the PMO didn't directly deny knowledge of the threat before extending Modi's invite, it emphasized that foreign interference is 'unacceptable' and highlighted an agreement for law enforcement dialogue between India and Canada. The G7 is now facing a new diplomatic flashpoint.#india #canada #pmmodi #jagmeetsingh #g7summit #foreigninterference #markcarney #ndp #rcmp #bishnoigang #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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