Saying that Punjabis themselves have no demands for Khalistan does not square with the 26th Jan incident of a Khalistan flag being raised at the Red fort during the farmer's protests. It seems like at least some Khakistanis were embedded in that protest and the government foolishly capitulated against them.
Politicians are normal people with possibly supersized egos and lot of control in hiding emotions.
It is difficult to believe Justin Trudeau acted alone without consulting anybody in the US administration.
What are the chances that Modi's "Abki baar Trump Sarkar" is being retaliated against by Biden administration? That explains Obama's statement as well during Modi's US visit.
The problem with foreign policy is that lot of conspiracy theories look valid and there are no ways to prove or disprove them.
What I've been seeing and reading in the media is 'messy' politics in Punjab. The shooting of a massively influential and controversial music artist. Ordinary farmers being taken advantage of by central government. Corruption. Disaffected and drug abusing young men. Swathes of youth wanting to get out of Punjab. The looming anniversary of 1984. Yes, a democracy but power struggles at every level with the wealthy, educated and well connected at the top of the food chain. I may be way off the mark because I don't live in India, is it Trudeau?!
Saying that Punjabis themselves have no demands for Khalistan does not square with the 26th Jan incident of a Khalistan flag being raised at the Red fort during the farmer's protests. It seems like at least some Khakistanis were embedded in that protest and the government foolishly capitulated against them.
I was waiting for this. The best commentary on the recent India-Canada tensions I have seen till now. Thanks Pranay and RSJ.
Politicians are normal people with possibly supersized egos and lot of control in hiding emotions.
It is difficult to believe Justin Trudeau acted alone without consulting anybody in the US administration.
What are the chances that Modi's "Abki baar Trump Sarkar" is being retaliated against by Biden administration? That explains Obama's statement as well during Modi's US visit.
The problem with foreign policy is that lot of conspiracy theories look valid and there are no ways to prove or disprove them.
What I've been seeing and reading in the media is 'messy' politics in Punjab. The shooting of a massively influential and controversial music artist. Ordinary farmers being taken advantage of by central government. Corruption. Disaffected and drug abusing young men. Swathes of youth wanting to get out of Punjab. The looming anniversary of 1984. Yes, a democracy but power struggles at every level with the wealthy, educated and well connected at the top of the food chain. I may be way off the mark because I don't live in India, is it Trudeau?!