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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Kanishka reminder of commitment to fighting extremism: Canada PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that his new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, as hundreds gathered at memorials across Canada dedicated to the victims of the bombing of Air India flight 182, the Kanishka, by Khalistani extremists. On Monday, MPs and local representatives were among those who attended the memorial service in Toronto. (HT Photo) In a message released by the Prime Minister's office, Carney said, 'Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. It is a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.' The bombing on June 23, 1985 had left all 329 people on board dead. Mourners joined family members of the victims on the 40th anniversary of the tragedy. They gathered at the memorials in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on what is marked as the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism in Canada. Describing the Khalistani terror attack as 'the deadliest attack in our country's history – one we must never forget', the PM added, 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe.' In Ottawa, India's Acting High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik told the gathering the tragedy was a reminder of the 'continuing threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism', and cited the 'barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam' on April 22, in this context and called for 'the need for zero tolerance against terrorism'. Among those present at the Ottawa memorial were MPs from the ruling party, as well as the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Daniel Rogers and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme. A day earlier on Sunday, three Conservative Party MPs attended a vigil for the victims at the Toronto memorial. Opposition party's deputy leader Melissa Lanstman said, 'Until there is justice, until there is no more denial of justice, until there is an eradication of terror, not only beyond our borders but right here in Canada, justice could never be served.' She said there was 'no question' there was an 'uptick' in Canada of 'unchecked terror', which targeted Hindu temples and synagogues. She blasted 'elements of Khalistani terror who terrorise communities and people in their neighbourhoods in this country'. On Monday, MPs and local representatives were among those who attended the memorial service in Toronto. Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli read out a message from the PM and acknowledged justice had not been done to the victims and their families and that needed to change. The Canadian National Council of Hindus has started a petition calling upon the Federal government to establish a permanent national memorial for them. A Liberal Party MP and four MLAs joined the service at the Stanley Park memorial in Vancouver as did representatives from the historic Ross Street gurdwara, among others.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Air India 182 Kanishka bombing 'stain on humanity': Union min Hardeep Puri
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said Air India 182 Kanishka bombing was an act of terrorism and a "stain on humanity", and called upon the global community to remember the shared responsibility for fighting terrorism. On June 23, 1985, the Boeing 747 aircraft was blown up by a bomb at an altitude of 9,400 metres and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while in Irish airspace, killing 329 people on board. In a statement issued on Tuesday, marking the 40th anniversary of the bombing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also said the minister conveyed India's continued support for the family members of the victims and stressed New Delhi's firm stand on combating terrorism. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like บ้านขนาดเล็กพร้อมห้องน้ำ ที่น่าสนใจในปี 2025 Visionary Echo อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo Family members of the passengers and crew of the plane gather every year at various memorials set for the victims. Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, attended a memorial event on Monday and paid homage to the victims at Ahakista Memorial in Cork, Ireland. Live Events He paid tributes to the community of Ahakista and the people of Ireland for the "spirit with which they rose to the occasion in solidarity with the families of the victims", the statement said. Puri reiterated that the bombing of Air India 182 was "an act of terrorism" and a "stain on humanity", and called upon the global community to remember the shared responsibility for fighting terrorism, it said. The Union minister led a high-level delegation to Ireland comprising senior legislators from Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Delhi to represent the government of India at the commemoration event held on June 23, marking the 40th anniversary of the Air India Kanishka bombing. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree attended the event at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork, "hosted by the Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll". A number of families of the victims also attended the event, it said. Puri laid a wreath and paid homage to the victims of the AI 182 bombing tragedy. The Canadian Minister of Public Safety noted on the occasion that "the bombing of Air India Flight 182, 40 years ago, remains the single worst act of terrorism and mass murder in Canadian history". The Irish prime minister termed the bombing as cruel and horrific, adding that the passing of time did not dim the scale of loss and that atrocity, the statement said. During the visit, the minister and the delegation members also addressed a gathering of family members of victims of the tragedy and members of the Indian diaspora in a solemn ceremony held at the Embassy of India premises in Dublin. The delegation also interacted with the mediapersons during the visit. In India, top diplomats of Ireland and Canada joined families of the victims of Air India 182 Kanishka bombing in a show of solidarity at a solemn ceremony held at Canada House in Delhi on Monday, marking the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack. India, Canada and Ireland share the grief of this air tragedy that left the world stunned 40 years ago. Flight AI 182 was operating on the Montreal-London-Delhi route. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday paid tributes to the victims of Air India 182 Kanishka bombing, and said it was "one of the worst acts of terrorism" and stands as a stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism.
Canada News.Net
4 days ago
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
"Canadian govt unequivocally stands against terrorism": PM Mark Carney calls Kanishka bombing "deadliest attack" in Canada's history
Ottawa [Canada], June 24 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Air India 182 Kanishka bombing as the 'deadliest attack' in the country's history and said that the Canadian government 'unequivocally stands against terrorism.' In a post on X, Carney stated, '40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Today, we mourn the 268 Canadian victims of the Air India bombing and all who have been killed in acts of terrorism -- a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.' On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. Mark Carney expressed Canada's commitment to work with its allies and partners to detect, prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Carney stated, 'As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism. Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.' 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe,' he added. Canada's Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, called the Kanishka bombing 'the worst mass murder' in history. He expressed the Conservative Party's commitment to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent, and upholding freedom. 'Today we remember the 329 innocent lives lost in the Air India Flight 182 bombing--most of them Canadians. It remains the worst mass murder in our history. On the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember these souls and resolve to fight terrorism at home and abroad, in all its forms. Canada's Conservatives will always be committed to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent and upholding freedom,' Poilievre posted on X. On Monday, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, joined Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to pay tribute to the Kanishka victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Ireland. During the event, the three leaders laid a wreath at the Ahakiska Memorial to pay homage to the victims. During the event, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Joe Carroll, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. People in large numbers were present to pay tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. School students also paid musical tribute to victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. (ANI)
Canada News.Net
4 days ago
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
India attends memorial service held by embassies of Canada and Ireland in Delhi to commemorate Kanishka bombing
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Secretary (East) P Kumaran represented the Indian Government at a solemn memorial service held by the Canadian and Irish Embassies at Canada House. The ceremony marked the 40th anniversary of the tragic Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing. In a post on X on Monday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, 'Secretary (East) Shri P. Kumaran represented Govt of India at the memorial service held by Canadian and Irish Embassies at Canada House to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the AI-182 Kanishka bombing. The aches and echoes of that dastardly terrorist act, even after 40 years, are still with us. And they demand redressal and closure.' On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork in Ireland, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. Earlier on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid homage to those who lost their lives in the attack and described it 'as one of the worst acts of terrorism.' He emphasised that the anniversary of the attack is a 'stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism.' In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'On the 40th anniversary of Air India 182 'Kanishka' bombing, we honour the memory of the 329 lives lost in one of the worst acts of terrorism. A stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism.' On Monday, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Irish Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork, Ireland, to pay homage to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. Hardeep Singh Puri signed the Visitors Book at the Ahakista Memorial in Ireland and paid tributes to the Air India Kanishka bombing victims. An Indian delegation, led by Hardeep Singh Puri, visited Ireland to attend the event marking the 40th anniversary of the Kanishka terror attack. Sharing the pictures of the memorial service, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, 'United against Terrorism: '40th anniversary of Air India Flight 182 Kanishka bombing.' 'On behalf of the people and Government of India, a 7-member delegation led by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas @HardeepSPuri paid tributes to the victims at the Ahakista Memorial in County Cork, Ireland. Irish Prime Minister HE @MichealMartinTD, Canadian Minister of Public Safety HE Gary Anandasangaree @gary_srp and families of the victims joined the memorial service,' he added. Speaking at the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing, Puri said, 'The world needs to come together - not only in isolated episodes of solemn mourning such as these, but in collective, proactive efforts to combat terrorism.' Recalling the tragedy of June 23, 1985, when Air India Flight 182 was destroyed mid-air by a bomb planted by Canada-based terrorists, killing all 329 on board, including over 80 children, Puri said the tragedy was not an accident but a 'deliberate, heinous act carried out by fringe elements seeking to divide India.' The Minister stressed that terrorism and extremism are not issues of the past but present-day threats that continue to endanger innocent lives across the world. 'India has suffered the scourge of terrorism for decades -- from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab to Mumbai. Time and again, our people have endured bombings, assassinations, and atrocities,' he said, while noting that countries across the world are grappling with this problem as he highlighted that global terrorism-related deaths increased by 22 per cent in 2024. Calling upon the Government of Canada to join India in countering this shared threat, Puri said: 'Canada is a valued partner and friend. We share vibrant cultural and economic relations with each other. India and Canada are bound by democratic traditions.' (ANI)
Canada Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Canada Standard
"Canadian govt unequivocally stands against terrorism": PM Mark Carney calls Kanishka bombing "deadliest attack" in Canada's history
Ottawa [Canada], June 24 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Air India 182 Kanishka bombing as the 'deadliest attack' in the country's history and said that the Canadian government 'unequivocally stands against terrorism.' In a post on X, Carney stated, '40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Today, we mourn the 268 Canadian victims of the Air India bombing and all who have been killed in acts of terrorism -- a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.' On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. Mark Carney expressed Canada's commitment to work with its allies and partners to detect, prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Carney stated, 'As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism. Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.' 'Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe,' he added. Canada's Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, called the Kanishka bombing 'the worst mass murder' in history. He expressed the Conservative Party's commitment to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent, and upholding freedom. 'Today we remember the 329 innocent lives lost in the Air India Flight 182 bombing--most of them Canadians. It remains the worst mass murder in our history. On the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember these souls and resolve to fight terrorism at home and abroad, in all its forms. Canada's Conservatives will always be committed to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent and upholding freedom,' Poilievre posted on X. On Monday, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, joined Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to pay tribute to the Kanishka victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Ireland. During the event, the three leaders laid a wreath at the Ahakiska Memorial to pay homage to the victims. During the event, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Joe Carroll, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. People in large numbers were present to pay tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. School students also paid musical tribute to victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. (ANI)
