India's interior minister Amit Shah, accused by Canada of being behind plots to target Sikh separatists in that country, has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi's closest aide for decades and is widely seen as his hard-nosed alter ego and potential successor.

Testifying before the Commons public safety committee, two top officials said the tipoff to The Washington Post was part of Canada’s communications strategy in standoff with India

Canada has accused the close ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah of plotting a violent campaign against Sikh activists.According to Al Jazeera, Canadian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David

New Delhi thinks the information is very weak, flimsy and does not expect it to cause any trouble for Shah, Indian government sources said.

Canada Points Finger at Senior Indian Official This week, the Canadian government has taken a bold step by accusing a high-ranking Indian official of involvement in efforts against Sikh separatists living in Canada.

The government of India earlier denied Canada’s prior accusations over its involvement in violence against Sikh separatist group in the country

The Indian government did not immediately respond but has dismissed Canada's prior accusations as baseless, denying any involvement..India-Canada Relations. Sikh Separatism. Amit Shah. Khalistan Movement.

Morrison told the committee that he had confirmed Amit Shah's name to The Washington Post, which first reported the allegations a day before India recalled its six diplomats from Canada.

Canadian official accuses Indian Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating violence against Sikh separatists in Canada.