India stands fully consistent with Vienna Convention: MEA

Canada has pulled out 41 diplomats from India, accusing the Indian government of violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. India, however, rejected Canada’s argument and stated that the state of the bilateral relationship warranted parity in mutual diplomatic presence. With the withdrawal of these diplomats, Canada now has only 21 left in India, matching India’s diplomatic presence in Canada. The Indian government has maintained that its top priority is to ensure parity as Canadian diplomats were engaged in “anti-India activities.