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Significance
Bilateral relations have been strained since September 2023, when Ottawa first alleged Indian state involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. A similar controversy -- regarding the attempted killing of another Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in New York -- is testing Indian-US relations.
Impacts
Indian-Canadian economic ties are unlikely to be set back, but talks over a bilateral free trade agreement will remain on hold for now.
Delhi-Washington engagement will deepen during Donald Trump’s second term as US president.
Protests by Sikh groups outside Indian diplomatic missions will continue to pose a security challenge for Delhi and the host countries.
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