Terry Milewski blasts Canada’s handling of Khalistan issue, calls it a 'national disgrace'

Ottawa (The Uttam Hindu): Canadian journalist Terry Milewski sharply criticized Canada’s handling of the Khalistan issue, describing it as "hypocritical" and a "national disgrace." In an interview with ANI, Milewski expressed his concerns, stating, "For the past 20 years, I have been saying that Canada’s approach to the Khalistani threat has been hypocritical. The way Canada has dealt with the Khalistan issue over the years is a national disgrace."

Milewski also addressed the issue of the *Australia Today* publication, which some have claimed is blocked in Canada. He refuted these allegations, explaining that the issue is related to a commercial disagreement between Facebook and Canadian regulators over content creator payments. "All you need to do is click on the site and see that it's not blocked. It has never been blocked, banned, or censored," Milewski said. "Australia Today is a great publication that serves the Indian diaspora in Australia well. Those claiming it's blocked have been misled."

Milewski clarified that the only access issue arises when people insist on viewing the site exclusively through Facebook. He attributed the problem to ongoing commercial negotiations between Facebook and Canadian regulators, who demand payment for content creators. Turning to the rising violence linked to Khalistani separatism, Milewski condemned the recent attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, attributing such incidents to the failure of Canadian politicians to address the growing influence of Khalistani groups. "This is deeply disturbing and the result of 40 years of political folly," he said. "It’s an open act of aggression by Khalistanis targeting Hindu temples, which is extremely troubling."

Milewski also weighed in on the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on India-Canada relations. Commenting on Donald Trump's unpredictable nature, he noted the former president's strong relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Trump is nothing if not unpredictable. He gets along very well with PM Modi, who has been effusive in his praise for the incoming administration and looks forward to working with his friend Donald Trump." Tensions between Canada and India have escalated recently, particularly after Canada accused India of being behind the killing of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist. India has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them "absurd" and "motivated." Diplomatic relations further soured following the Khalistani attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton.