Ottawa [Canada], November 11: Veteran Canadian journalist Terry Milewski voiced strong criticism on Sunday over Canada’s handling of the Khalistani separatist issue, describing the approach as “hypocritical” and a “national disgrace.”
Milewski expressed frustration with Canada’s lack of action against Khalistani elements, stating, “For 20 years, I’ve called out Canada’s hypocritical stance on the Khalistani menace. Canada’s approach to this issue has been nothing short of a national disgrace.”
Milewski also weighed in on recent claims surrounding the alleged blocking of Australia Today, a publication serving the Indian diaspora in Australia. He attributed the issue not to censorship, but rather to an ongoing commercial dispute between Facebook and Canadian regulators. “It hasn’t been blocked or banned. The only access issue is if you insist on viewing it on Facebook,” Milewski clarified, pointing out that the publication remains accessible directly through its website.
Milewski further condemned recent attacks by Khalistani elements, such as the assault on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton. He attributed these events to Canadian politicians’ failure over the past 40 years to curb the influence of Khalistani separatists. “These incidents are extremely disturbing,” Milewski remarked, calling the attacks “open aggression” against Hindu temples, which he sees as part of a long-standing problem ignored by Canadian policymakers.
Reflecting on the recent US presidential election and its potential impact on Canada-India relations, Milewski described Donald Trump’s relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as positive yet unpredictable. “Trump is nothing if not unpredictable,” Milewski said. “However, he gets along very well with PM Modi, who has been supportive and looks forward to working closely with Trump.”
Milewski’s remarks come amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, driven by Canada’s recent allegations against India regarding the killing of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist designated as a terrorist by India. India has firmly denied the accusation, calling it “absurd” and “motivated.” Relations between the two countries further deteriorated after the attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple, which has raised additional security concerns within the Indian diaspora in Canada.
