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India has strongly condemned the Canadian government for allowing the celebration and glorification of violence in a parade held in Canada last year.
The parade, which took place in the city of Malton, featured a float depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said that such displays of violence are unacceptable and should not be tolerated in any civilized society.
He also expressed concern about the safety of Indian diplomats in Canada, noting that posters threatening violence against them have been put up across the country.
India has called on the Canadian government to take action to stop providing a safe haven for extremist elements and to ensure the safety of its diplomats.
The Canadian government has not yet responded to India's concerns.
The incident has strained relations between the two countries, which have been working to improve ties in recent years.
It remains to be seen how the Canadian government will respond to India's concerns.
But the incident is a reminder of the challenges that both countries face in dealing with extremism and terrorism.
India has a long history of dealing with Sikh extremism, which has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks in the country.
Canada has also been grappling with the issue of extremism, particularly in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino.
Both countries will need to work together to address the threat of extremism and to ensure the safety of their citizens.
Source: Khalistani float in parade: India slams Canada for 'celebration, glorification of violence'