Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a notable departure from convention during his recent visit to India for the G20 Summit. In a surprising move, he declined the offer of a presidential suite, opting instead to stay in a standard room at the Lalit Hotel in the national capital.
Presidential suites, meticulously designed by Indian security agencies in adherence to stringent security protocols, are typically provided to global leaders attending such high-profile events. However, Trudeau’s delegation bucked this trend, citing cost considerations as the rationale behind their decision.
Despite the Indian agencies’ provision of VVIP accommodations, including the coveted presidential suite, the Canadian delegation expressed a preference for a regular room within the same hotel. The precise motivation for this unconventional choice remains undisclosed, as Indian authorities have received no official explanation.
Trudeau’s visit to India was not without its share of irregularities. Originally scheduled to depart on September 10, his stay extended due to technical issues with his Airbus plane. In response to the delay, Indian authorities offered the use of ‘Air India One’ to facilitate Trudeau’s swift return. However, the Canadian delegation declined this offer, instead opting to await the backup aircraft, resulting in Trudeau’s eventual departure on September 12.
Tensions between India and Canada escalated following Trudeau’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Nijjar, a designated Khalistani terrorist in India. This accusation led to the expulsion of an Indian diplomat from Canada. India swiftly dismissed these allegations as “absurd” and “motivated,” reciprocating with the expulsion of a senior Canadian diplomat from the country.
The incident in question involved the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, chief of the Khalistan Tiger Force, who held designated terrorist status in India. Nijjar was gunned down outside a Gurdwara in a parking area in Canada’s Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18.
By ANI
