Canada snubs so-called `Punjab 2020 Referendum`, experts call it India`s diplomatic victory
(WorldNews India)

CHANDIGARH: Sikh leaders and experts have deemed it a diplomatic victory for New Delhi after the snubbed '' by a US-based secessionist group that seeks a separate homeland of Khalistan for Sikhs in India. Responding to queries from ANI regarding the Canadian government's stand on the so-called referendum scheduled for November this year, a spokesperson of the country's foreign ministry stated in an email response that Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India, and the Government of Canada will not recognize the referendum. Reacting on the developments, DGP, Punjab (Retd.), Shashi Kant told ANI, "I...