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PM Modi's 'religion' comment a signal for Trudeau? Top 10 developments

After their meeting of nearly two hours, PM Modi and Trudeau addressed a joint media event and said they discussed the entire gamut of the India-Canada bilateral partnership

Jaspal Atwal
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Jaspal Atwal, a convicted Khalistani terrorist who was active in the banned International Sikh Youth Federation, photographed with Canadian PM's wife Sophie Trudeau at an event in Mumbai on 20 Feb. Photo: @ANI

BS Web Team New Delhi
In the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that there is no place for misuse of religion for political and divisive purposes, sending a clear message at a time when Canada is perceived as having been soft on Khalistani terrorists.

Modi and Trudeau on Friday held extensive talks on crucial issues of counter-terrorism and extremism as well as ways to boost India-Canada trade ties. After the meeting, the two sides inked six pacts, including on energy cooperation. Trudeau was also greeted warmly by PM Modi, who went on to express his