The Centre has informed the Rajya Sabha that it hasclearly conveyed to the Canadian government that its Prime Minister JustinTrudeau's statement on the contentious central farm laws may damage bilateralties.
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharansaid this in a written reply to an unstarred question put by Shiv Sena member AnilDesai in the Upper House of Parliament.
Desai had asked: "Is the government aware of theintervention in India's internal affairs by the Prime Minister of Canada'scomments against farm laws passed by Indian Parliament? Does the government ofIndia consider it unfair and unnecessary? If so, has any protest been lodgedwith Canada and if the Canadian authorities have responded on thismatter?"
In reply, Muraleedharan said: "The government ofIndia is aware of Trudeau's remarks regarding the farm laws. We have raisedthis incident with competent authorities of Canada, both in Ottawa and NewDelhi. The Indian government has told them that comments related to India'sinternal affairs are inappropriate and unacceptable and may harm theIndia-Canada bilateral relations."
On December 1, Trudeau had supported the ongoingagitation by farmers since November 26, 2020, and expressed concern.
He said that Canada will always be there to protect therights of peaceful protests, no matter wherever they take place.