Increased tension between Canada and India, now the ban on Diwali celebration, know the whole matter

Canada:30 oct 2024

Currently India and Canada do not have good relations, the effect of which is now being seen on the Hindus living there. The Canadian government has canceled the Diwali festival there. In fact, Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilever and the Conservative Party have decided to cancel the celebration of Diwali 2024. After this, a huge protest is being seen in the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain communities. The Canadian Hindu Forum condemned the move and described it as a symbol of insensitivity towards Canada’s diverse cultural communities. He said that not celebrating Diwali, which is a festival of light and unity, is neglecting a large section of the society.

The Canada Hindu Forum believes that the decision to cancel Diwali celebrations is a result of political appeasement. He also said that people like US President Joe Biden and astronaut Sunita Williams have honored the festival but the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada has ignored the sentiments of the communities. This decision shows that for some leaders, cultural rituals and religious importance have less place than politics.