Backlash As Canada’s Opposition Leader Cancels Diwali Celebration Amid Tensions

Canada’s Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre faced backlash after cancelling a Diwali event at Parliament Hill, prompting accusations of insensitivity from the Indian community. Event organizer Shiv Bhasker criticized the decision as discriminatory. In response, the Overseas Friends of India Canada announced an alternative celebration for November 23, urging for action against systemic racism.