In response to extremist activities in Canada, Donald Best backed India’s concerns over unchecked immigration policies. He noted the rising influence of Khalistani separatists and emphasised the detrimental effects on Canada’s social services and overall stability.

The organisers of the solidarity rally pressed Canadian politicians and law enforcement agencies to not give further support to Khalistanis.

The prime ministers of India and Canada condemned violence that broke out on Sunday at a Hindu temple near Toronto at a time of escalating diplomatic tensions between the countries. Videos posted on social media appeared to show people hitting each other with flagpoles and throwing punches in the Toronto suburb of Brampton.