Union Minister Puri dismisses pro-Khalistan protesters ahead of G7

India Jun 16, 2025

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has called the recent pro-Khalistan protests in Canada "protesters for hire," saying they were once funded by Pakistan but have now turned against it after the money stopped. These protests are happening just as PM Modi heads to Alberta for his sixth G7 Summit, putting a spotlight on ongoing tensions between India and Canada.

Modi's trip includes the G7 Summit

Modi's trip includes the G7 Summit, where he's looking to boost global partnerships against terrorism. Ties between India and Canada have been rocky since allegations over the Nijjar case led to diplomats being expelled from both sides. Still, with Mark Carney recently winning in Canada, there's some hope that things might start improving as both countries return to diplomatic talks.