Seeks intervention of GOI to take up matter with Canadian national government for exemplary action against perpetrators
Bathinda, November 5-
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday condemned the incidents of violence in Canada and urged the Government of India to take up this matter with Canadian national government.
The Chief Minister said that Canada is second home of millions of Punjabis who have settled there and carved a niche for themselves. He said that the ties with Canada must remain cordial as Punjabis have gone there and were breadwinners of their families. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is unfortunate that politics of divisiveness and hatred has fastly spread its stinky tentacles in Canada.
The Chief Minister said that it is unbelievable that politics of religion and hatred is being pursued on lands like Canada. He said that this action kg hatred and violence is highly condemnable and the Government of India must take up this matter with the Canadian national government for appropriate action. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjabis pray for welfare of all and are votary of peace due to which they are loved across the globe.
The Chief Minister said that with their rare qualities of hard work and resilience Punjabis have carved a niche for themselves in entire world. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that such actions bring a bad name to Punjab and Punjabis due to which it should be avoided. He said that the Canadian national government must ensure an exemplary action against the perpetrators of this heinous crime so that it acts as a deterrent for others in future.
