Photo: The Canadian Press NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called on the government to prioritize humanitarian aid and safe haven for Ukrainians seeking refuge in Canada during a press conference at United Association Local 46 in Toronto on Thursday, February 24, 2022. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is urging the government of Narendra Monti to stop inciting anti-Muslim sentiment in India. THE CANADIAN PRESS / Tiana Martin NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is urging the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop inciting anti-Muslim sentiment in India. In a candid speech on Indian politics, Singh says he is deeply concerned about images, videos and targeted threats of violence against the country’s Muslim community. Singh, who is Sikh, spoke today on Twitter about evidence of persecution of Muslims in India. His comments are an obvious reference to a wave of attacks against Muslims in the country and a viral video of a man threatening to rape Muslim women. There were also reports of processions by right-wing Hindu groups making threats and shouting provocative slogans outside mosques and Muslim homes. Singh says human rights must be protected and Canada must play a strong role in the peace effort everywhere.
I’m deeply concerned about images, videos and targeted threats of violence against the Muslim community in India. The Monti government must stop inciting anti-Muslim sentiment. Human rights must be protected. Canada must play a strong role in the quest for peace everywhere. – Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 13, 2022
