Australia Today, who interviewed Jaishankar, reacted to Canada’s ban – India TV Hindi

Australia: Australia Today, which interviewed Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in connection with the attack on the Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, has given its first reaction to the ban imposed by Canada. The Australia Today has reacted strongly after Canadian authorities reportedly blocked its social media accounts following coverage of a press conference with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Australia Today has called Canada’s move a blow to open and independent media.

Let us tell you that this kind of ban action taken by Canada on Australian media organizations has also given rise to a new diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also criticized Canada’s stance on the attack on freedom of expression. In a statement, The Australia Today managing editor Jitarth Jai Bhardwaj said the publication was continuing despite the ban. Bhardwaj said, “At Australia Today we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to every news outlet, journalist and supporter who stood with us during these challenging times.” The newspaper said that under orders from the Canadian government, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar Our interview with and Australian Penny Wong was recently banned by Canada, making it difficult for our team and those who practice open and independent journalism.

India also criticized Canada

India had also strongly criticized Canada’s move on Thursday. Canada blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it broadcast a press conference of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Canada’s action to block the social media handle and certain pages of ‘Australia Today’ smacks of hypocrisy towards freedom of expression. “We understand that the social media of this particular institution The handle, the page, which is an important platform for immigrants, has been blocked and is not available to viewers in Canada.

The incident occurred just an hour or a few hours after this particular handle telecasted External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s press conference with Penny Wong. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, “We were surprised. This seems strange to us. But still, I want to say that these are actions that once again expose Canada’s hypocrisy towards freedom of expression.”

Foreign Ministry condemned Canada’s action

Bhardwaj thanked supporters, saying, “Despite these restrictions, your unwavering support has been a symbol of strength for us. Be it sharing our coverage on other platforms, expressing concerns about press freedom, or Just be encouraging, every action has made a difference.” ,
The Foreign Ministry also condemned Canada’s actions and called them hypocritical. Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said the blocking of The Australia Today’s content exposed “Canada’s hypocrisy towards freedom of expression”. During the press conference, S Jaishankar criticized Canada’s approach, alleging lack of evidence in its allegations and expressing concern over “political space”. Given to anti-India elements in Canada.

During the briefing, Jaiswal also highlighted the recent violence that took place at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton on November 3 in Brampton, near Toronto.

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