Canadian Minister refuses to comment on Khalistan tag

New Delhi April 18 (IANS) Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan on Tuesday refused to comment on charges that he was a Khalistan backer and said he was proud to have been born in India.

I have been given many labels through my life Sajjan said when he was asked about allegations that he was a Khalistan supporter.

I don t want to be sucked into the internal politics of a province of a nation. My goal is to build relationships. I am proud of the fact that I was born here he said.

Sajjan arrived in India on Monday on a week-long visit. He will visit Punjab too.

Sajjan was dubbed a Khalistan sympathiser by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh who has said he would not meet the Canadian minister.

--IANS
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