 "Canadian MP slams parliament's tribute to Nijjar amid extremism concerns")
A Liberal member of Parliament has criticised the recent decision for MPs to stand in the House of Commons for a moment of silence marking the anniversary of the killing of Sikh separatist and India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, reports The Globe and Mail.
Chandra Arya, MP for Nepean, voiced discontent with his own government's stance. He referenced a Globe and Mail investigation revealing Canadian authorities' concerns about Nijjar's alleged ties to extremism.
In an interview with the newspaper on Monday, Arya remarked on the exclusivity of parliamentary honours, stating, "When Parliament decides to hold a moment of silence, it is very exclusive and limited to a few great Canadians who have immensely served Canadians for most of their lives. Nijjar is not one of these people." He criticised the elevation of Nijjar's status despite "credible allegations" linking his killing to a foreign government.
In an interview with the newspaper on Monday, Arya remarked on the exclusivity of parliamentary honours, stating, "When Parliament decides to hold a moment of silence, it is very exclusive and limited to a few great Canadians who have immensely served Canadians for most of their lives. Nijjar is not one of these people." He criticised the elevation of Nijjar's status despite "credible allegations" linking his killing to a foreign government.