India-Canada Ties 'Re-normalizing': Ex-Envoy Felt 'Treated Like a Criminal' During Nijjar Crisis

• Former Indian envoy to Canada, Sanjay Verma, stated he was "treated like a criminal" during the diplomatic standoff over the Nijjar case.
• Verma noted that India-Canada ties are now "re-normalizing" and establishing a "new normal," separating cooperation from disagreement.
• He highlighted the personal toll, including emotional harassment for colleagues and families, and students dropping out.
• Verma, declared persona non grata by Canada, emphasized the unprecedented nature of the move, stating he still carries the "stigma."
• He suggested political motivations behind earlier tensions and expressed optimism for a pragmatic relationship under new leadership, despite unresolved differences.