While Canada has been a safe haven for the Khalistan movement for a long time, such groups were revitalised under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who has patronised them since coming to power in 2015 for political gains.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure to resign due to his perceived mishandling of Khalistani separatism, especially amidst worsening diplomatic relations with India. Experts warn Canada risks a scenario similar to Pakistan's history with extremist factions.

This is not the first time that India and Canada have locked horns over an issue connected to the Khalistan movement in Canada. The tussle goes back to 1982 when then PM Indira Gandhi spoke her mind on the subject to Trudeau’s father,