India: Separatism in Canada concerning

India on Thursday reiterated its concern over certain forces planning a so-called referendum in Canada on their demand for Khalistan and called upon that country to prevent anti-India activities by individuals and groups based there. Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “Our position on the efforts by anti-India elements to hold a so-called Khalistan referendum is well known. It has been conveyed to the Canadian government.” Canada has conveyed that it will not recognise the so-called referendum, Bagchi said.