Carney's India Visit: Why Was Punjab Overlooked? An Opinion on Blame
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Punjab Sidelined in Carney's India Visit: Who is to Blame?
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News18•26-02-2026, 15:19
Punjab Sidelined in Carney's India Visit: Who is to Blame?
•Canadian PM Mark Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan, focusing on trade and energy agreements with India.
•Carney's visit aims to mend strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada, prioritizing Canadian interests over Khalistani factions.
•Unlike previous Canadian PMs, Carney's itinerary excludes Punjab, sparking debate among the Punjabi diaspora.
•The Prime Minister's Office cites economic and political objectives for the itinerary, despite disappointment from Sikh and Punjabi communities.
•The article blames Khalistani factions and their political allies for damaging Punjab's global image and causing its marginalization on international agendas.