In a shocking turn of events, the Liberal party ousted three-term Liberal MP Chandra Arya from the party’s leadership race and revoked his nomination for re-election in Ottawa Nepean. The decision, shrouded in secrecy, has been justified by incredibly vague allegations of foreign interference linked to India— Arya has not taken this attack lightly!
Arya took to X to criticise the Liberals’ decision, reiterating his stance and sharing his statement issued to The Globe and Mail. He strongly denied the allegations, highlighting that his only ‘crime’ was advocating for Hindu Canadians and opposing Khalistani extremism: “As a Member of Parliament, I have engaged with numerous diplomats and heads of government, both in Canada and internationally. Not once have I sought—nor been required to seek—permission from the government to do so,” Arya stated.
“At no point did former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau or any cabinet minister raise concerns about my meetings or public statements.”
It appears that now the Liberal Party’s hypocrisy on foreign interference has reached new heights. The so-called justification? Alleged ties to India—an accusation that reeks of political vendetta rather than national security concerns.
According to a report by The Globe and Mail, citing unnamed sources with top-secret clearance, Arya allegedly had not informed the Canadian government about his trip to India last year, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This meeting, the Liberals now claim, is enough to label him a foreign agent. Yet, the same Liberal’s have turned a blind eye to actual foreign interference threats from China and Pakistan as exposed in multiple intelligence leaks.
Despite the gravity of the allegations, neither the Canadian government nor the Liberal Party has provided specific reasons for blocking Arya’s leadership bid or candidacy. CSIS reportedly briefed the government about Indian-origin Arya’s alleged ties to India, but crucially, the intelligence agency did not advise the Liberals to take action against him. The decision was made solely by the party’s leadership—a move that raises questions about political motivations rather than genuine security risks.
Sources claim that party officials, who received a general briefing on foreign interference, found inconsistencies in Arya’s responses to a confidential questionnaire. However, no concrete evidence has been presented to back these claims, making the entire episode look like a politically motivated purge.
The Liberals’ double standards are on full display. While Arya is punished for merely meeting Indian officials, Liberal Party continues to welcome pro-Khalistani figures who openly call for the breakup of India and spread divisive agenda within Indian diaspora in North America. Canada’s foreign policy under Trudeau has been an exercise in appeasement—kowtowing to extremist elements for votes while alienating a key democratic partner like India.
In fact, Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has expressed deep disappointment over the strained ties between Canada and India, attributing the deterioration to growing influence from Khalistan separatists within the Liberal Party.
Speaking at the NXT Conclave in New Delhi on 28 February, Harper said he was “heartbroken” by the worsening relations and suggested that pro-Khalistan activists had infiltrated Canada’s governing party.
“Frankly, I have been heartbroken to watch the steady deterioration of this relationship under my successor. I don’t think I entirely understand why that is.”
As Canada heads into the April 28 elections, this episode underscores the political desperation within the Liberal ranks. With Arya’s ouster, the message is clear—defending Hindu Canadians and standing against extremism is a punishable offence under Liberal rule.
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