World Sikh Organization condemns invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for G7 Summit

AMRITSAR: The World Sikh Organization (WSO) of Canada has criticised Canadian PM Mark Carney strongly for inviting Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, calling the move a betrayal of Canadian values and Sikh concerns.In a statement released on Friday, WSO legal counsel Balpreet Singh said the announcement of Modi's invitation had sparked "outrage and pain" within the Canadian Sikh community, while the organisation had written formally to Carney on May 21, urging him not to extend the invitation to the Indian leader.WSO president Danish Singh called the move "shameful and dangerous," accusing the Canadian govt of disregarding Sikh voices amid tensions over the assassination of Canadian Sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has denied involvement in Nijjar's killing consistently and refused reportedly to cooperate with Canadian authorities investigating the case. The controversy has strained diplomatic ties between the two countries and drawn criticism from Sikh diaspora groups globally.The G7 Summit is set to take place later this year, and Modi's attendance — if confirmed — would mark a high-profile appearance amid ongoing political friction.