Canada alleges Indian minister behind plot to target Sikh separatists
Parliamentary committee told of Narendra Modi ally’s alleged role in campaign of violence and threats
The GuardianJohn Oliver on Narendra Modi: ‘India seems to be sliding toward authoritarianism’
The Last Week Tonight host looks into India’s massive election and the track record of strongman prime minister, and expected winner
The Guardian
Canada arrests alleged hitmen in killing of Sikh separatist, official says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last year that authorities were pursuing “credible allegations” linking the Indian government to the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The Washington Post
An assassination plot on American soil reveals a darker side of Modi’s India
India’s intelligence service has aggressively targeted Indian diaspora populations in Asia, Europe and North America, officials said.
The Washington Post
Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’
The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made clear he sees few checks at home or abroad on his power.
The New York TimesNarendra Modi accused of stirring tensions as voting in India continues
Opposition says prime minister targeting Muslim minority with ‘hate speech’ and violating election rules
The GuardianCanada assassination claim sparks rare consensus in India’s polarised politics and media
News anchors, political commentators and even the opposition furiously condemn accusations India played a role in assassination of Sikh activist
The Guardian