Tue Jan 07 07:45:56 UTC 2025: ## Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister Amidst Political Crisis
**Ottawa, Canada** – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, ending months of political turmoil fueled by plummeting approval ratings and internal party divisions. Trudeau cited the escalating political crisis as the reason for his departure, stating he will remain in office until his party selects a new leader.
The final straw appears to be the fallout from Trudeau’s September 2023 allegations accusing the Indian government of involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani militant, in Canada. Trudeau further claimed India was sponsoring criminal activities on Canadian soil, accusations vehemently denied by India.
This led to a significant deterioration in India-Canada relations, with India expelling six Canadian diplomats and recalling its high commissioner. The controversy intensified with increasing pro-Khalistani activity in Canada, including attacks on a Hindu temple near Toronto.
Despite repeated calls for evidence, the Trudeau administration failed to provide conclusive proof linking India to Nijjar’s death. Critics within Canada accused Trudeau of using the allegations to garner support from the Khalistani community and deflect from domestic issues. The Indian government accused Trudeau of appeasing Khalistani sympathizers for political gain. The diplomatic fallout and internal pressure ultimately proved insurmountable, leading to Trudeau’s resignation.
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