In a sudden twist during the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi, whispers and murmurs have been making their rounds about Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. The word on the streets is that his plane was reportedly filled with cocaine. However, these 'credible rumours' have now been addressed and firmly denied by the office of the Canadian Prime Minister.

Deepak Vohra, an ex-Indian diplomat, kindled this controversy when he made a bold claim two days ago. Vohra asserted that Trudeau was under the influence of cocaine during his participation in the G20 Summit. A claim that, if true, could have immense ramifications on international relations and the image of the global summit.

According to Vohra's statement to Zee News, "When Justin Trudeau came to India for the G20 this month, his plane was full of cocaine. He did not come out of his room for two days." These remarks have understandably stirred a hornet's nest, with many questioning the authenticity of such claims. Vohra further added that there were 'credible rumours' that Indian sniffer dogs detected cocaine on Trudeau's plane when he landed in Delhi.

Reacting to these unsettling allegations, the office of the Canadian Prime Minister has issued a statement, branding these rumours as "absolutely false." Emphasising the severity and the irresponsibility of such disinformation, the statement read, "This (is) absolutely false and a troubling example of how disinformation can make its way into media reporting.”

Such grave accusations inevitably raise the question of whether these are genuine concerns based on real information or just an instance of political mudslinging. With the information at hand, it's clear that while rumours continue to swirl, official channels have denied any wrongdoing.

The situation intensified when Deepak Vohra, a former ambassador of India to Sudan, made startling allegations regarding the Canadian Prime Minister. Appearing on a Zee News panel hosted by anchor Deepak Chaurasia, Vohra stated, "There are credible rumours that sniffer dogs found cocaine on his plane. He didn't come out of his room for two days."

The gravity of such an assertion cannot be understated, especially when considered in the context of a high-profile international event such as the G20 Summit. The allegations do not end there. Mr. Vohra went on to say, “He also missed the President’s dinner. Some suggest he was not in his right senses due to drug consumption. Observing this, one can only wonder about the workings of his mind.”

What heightens the mystery further is the Canadian Prime Minister's Office's notable silence regarding the specific claims about Trudeau's prolonged absence from public view. "People suggest he was in a drug-induced stupor," Vohra claimed. Such allegations, combined with the lack of a direct rebuttal, only added fuel to the speculative fire.

The program on Zee News, which aimed to decipher "how the brain of the Canadian prime minister worked," only served to amplify the swirling rumors and add a layer of urgency to the matter.

As the discussion on the Zee News panel continued, Deepak Vohra's comments took a more personal turn against the Canadian Prime Minister. With biting sarcasm, Vohra quipped, "Does he even have a brain? To me, he seems like a mere infant."

But Vohra's comments were not limited to mere observations. The former ambassador brought forward some deeply concerning insights, emphasizing that when his wife had a chance encounter with Trudeau at Delhi airport, the Prime Minister appeared notably “troubled.” Further intensifying the concerns surrounding Trudeau, Vohra shared, “My wife saw him at the Delhi airport and said that Trudeau looked depressed and stressed. Although the exact reason remains unknown, the whispers on social media and other ‘credible rumours’ are pointing towards an alarming possibility: Trudeau's plane was laden with cocaine.”

Vohra didn’t stop there, shedding light on Trudeau’s current perceived disposition by stating, "He has become lonely. He seems desperate to portray himself as a Canadian Rambo, projecting an image that he's in complete control, but the evidence suggests otherwise." Moreover, Mr. Vohra strongly supported India's decision to suspend visa services in Canada, indicating growing concerns and diminishing trust.

It's crucial to note that these significant claims from the former ambassador have not been met with substantial counterarguments. The host of the show, too, chose not to challenge these assertions directly, leading many to believe that there might be more to this story than meets the eye.

The Background of the Controversy

June 18, 2023, saw a shocking event: the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the prominent leader of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib. As a notable figure in the Khalistani movement, Nijjar was labelled a terrorist by the Indian government, and his death sparked a chain of events that still reverberate in the corridors of international diplomacy. The 46-year-old Nijjar, who originated from the village of Bhar Singhpura in Jalandhar, was gunned down in Surrey by two yet-to-be-identified assailants.

But what followed his death was a contentious diplomatic scuffle. On September 19, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a direct accusation against India. Pointing fingers at the Indian government, Trudeau held India accountable for Nijjar's assassination. This claim was not just verbal; it led to the immediate expulsion of an Indian diplomat from Canada.

Supporting Trudeau's claim, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly conducted a press conference where she confirmed that India's alleged involvement in the assassination was under active investigation. Joly further emphasized the gravity of the situation by terming Nijjar's death as a blatant "attack on Canada's sovereignty." As a direct consequence of this stance, a top-ranking Indian diplomat was asked to leave Canadian shores immediately.

India, on the other hand, responded fiercely to these accusations. The Ministry of External Affairs, in no uncertain terms, labelled any claims of its involvement in the killing as "absurd and motivated." In what appeared as a tit-for-tat move, India mirrored Canada's actions by expelling a senior Canadian diplomat. This expulsion underscored India's discontent with Canada's approach, especially given Canada's perceived support for anti-India extremists.

The rising friction between India and Canada has manifested in various actions, significantly impacting diplomatic relations. The Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, took to platform X to share a crucial development: “The High Commissioner of Canada was summoned today. He was informed about India’s stern decision to expel a senior Canadian diplomat stationed in India. The said diplomat has been handed a notice to exit India within the next five days.”

Following this move by India, the Canadian government swiftly escalated the matter. They released travel advisories to Indian citizens residing in Canada, urging caution. Not stopping at that, Canada has also halted the issuance of new visas to Indians. Moreover, in a step further deepening the divide, they have directed India to trim down its diplomatic presence in the country.

Despite these bold moves and pointed fingers at India, the Canadian administration has yet to table any concrete evidence linking India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s assassination. British Columbia Premier David Eby shed some light on the issue, stating that the intelligence reports he received from CSIS (Canadian Intelligence Agency) regarding Nijjar's assassination were merely 'open source'. Alarmingly, these reports were sourced from material freely available on the internet, which raises serious questions about their validity.

The lack of substantive proof from the Canadian side is now proving to be a sore point for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canadian media houses, upholding their commitment to unbiased reporting and truth, are now pressing the Trudeau administration for transparency. They are unanimously demanding that any evidence, if present, be shared in the public realm.

In light of these events, the primary question looming large is: Will this diplomatic standoff find a resolution, or is it set to further strain the relationship between the two nations? Only time will tell.