India Rejects Allegations of Election Interference, Accuses Canada of Meddlingin India’s Affairs

Defense News ,India :- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically dismissed on Thursday what it termed as "baseless allegations" regarding Indian interference in Canadian elections, asserting that it is Canada that has been meddling in India's internal affairs.

During the weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media reports of the Canadian Commission investigating foreign interferences. He strongly rejected the claims of Indian interference, stating that it goes against the Indian government's policy to intervene in the democratic processes of other nations. Jaiswal asserted that, to the contrary, Canada has been interfering in India's internal matters.

Emphasizing India's stance, Jaiswal called on Canada to take effective measures to address the core concerns raised by India. "We have consistently raised this issue with them, and we continue to urge Canada to implement effective measures to address our core concerns," he reiterated.

Earlier reports revealed that Canada's federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is examining alleged meddling by India in the country's last two general elections, as reported by Canada-based CTV News. The commission has formally requested the federal government to provide documentation related to these allegations, indicating its intention to investigate any potential role played by India in influencing the two elections.

The commission's initial hearings will focus on the challenges and limitations of disclosing classified national security information and intelligence to the public. An interim report from the commission is expected on May 3, with the final report anticipated by the end of the year, according to CTV News.