Jammu, Jun 18: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh on Wednesday said India’s diplomatic stature and global credibility have reached new heights under the “visionary” leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He lauded the PM’s initiative to restore diplomatic ties with Canada, keeping in view the wider interest of the nation.
“The normalisation of diplomatic relations with Canada — done without compromising India’s sovereignty — is a testament to how India now conducts foreign policy with self-respect and assertiveness,” Chugh said in a statement issued here.
Highlighting the bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney, he said both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to democracy, the rule of law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. More importantly, both nations agreed to resume cooperation on law enforcement and counter-terrorism — a direct validation of India’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, he added.
Chugh welcomed this as a major relief for the Punjabi community living in Canada. He said that for lakhs of Punjabi families with relatives studying, working, or residing in Canada, this is a step toward restoring confidence, stability, and ease in people-to-people exchanges. “It marks a fresh beginning for Punjabi ties across borders — built on trust and mutual respect,” he said.
