Amid heightened diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, Elon Musk’s reaction to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s post on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been liked by many social media users in India. In recent days, the billionaire has responded to or quoted several posts on X that criticize Mr. Trudeau. Last week, Mr Musk predicted Justin Trudeau’s downfall in the upcoming election, which is due to be held in or before October next year. “He will be gone in the upcoming election,” Mr Musk wrote on X, responding to a user’s request to help Canada get rid of Mr Trudeau.
He will disappear in the coming elections
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 7 November 2024
The billionaire also re-shared another post showing a graph showing how Canada’s per capita GDP has fallen under the Trudeau government. Responding to the tweet, he wrote, “Wow.”
Very good
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 10 November 2024
Responding to Mr Musk’s tweet, an Indian X user wrote, “He (Justin Trudeau) is another woke virus run by Khalistani terrorists. He has no respect anywhere.” “We agree with you,” said another.
X user Udayan Mukherjee commented, “Can’t wait! Trudeau is a disaster!”
Mr Musk last year also criticized the Justin Trudeau government for “crushing free speech” in the country. After the Canadian government made it mandatory for online streaming services to formally register with the government for “regulatory control”, Mr Musk called the policy “shameful” and wrote, “Trudeau is trying to crush free speech in Canada. Are doing”.
Earlier, in February 2022, when Mr. Trudeau invoked emergency powers for the first time in the country’s history to give his government more power to respond to truck drivers protesting vaccine mandates, the billionaire Compared with Adolf Hitler.
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Mr Musk’s comments come amid heightened political and diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. India has expressed concern over extremism and anti-India activities within Canada and called for action to counter these issues. The tense relations worsened after allegations by Canadian leaders regarding the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leading India to recall its high commissioner.
Additionally, over the past few months, the Indian community in Canada has also experienced an increase in violence and hostility, with reports ranging from vandalism at temples to verbal and physical attacks on individuals.
These recent incidents have raised concerns among Indian communities and their supporters. So naturally, Mr Musk’s criticism of the Justin Trudeau government has resonated with many Indians, possibly boosting his popularity in India.
