Justin Trudeau resigns: Will his resignation improve Canada-India ties amid Nijjar row?
Live MintJustin Trudeau resigns: Justin Trudeau, who had been fighting growing discontent within the Liberal Party for months over his leadership, has resigned as the Canada prime minister. Justin Trudeau said it had become clear to him that he cannot “be the leader during the next elections due to internal battles.” Justin Trudeau's resignation as the prime minister came at a time when Canada was in the middle of a huge row with India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil in which Ottawa alleged Indian involvement. With Justin Trudeau's resignation, relation between India and Canada could significantly improve if his successor adopts a different approach towards New Delhi at a time when the the ties between the two countries have soured. However, if the next Liberal Party leader maintains the same approach as Justin Trudeau, bilateral relations could deteriorate further, with serious allegations continuing to loom in the background. If the Conservative Party wins the polls, relations between Canada and India could take a dramatic turn, as leader Pierre Poilievre has been outspoken about Justin Trudeau's handling of the situation.