Anirudh Bhattacharya is a Toronto-based commentator on North American issues, and an author. He has also worked as a journalist in New Delhi and New York spanning print, television and digital media. He tweets as @anirudhb.
Articles by Anirudh Bhattacharyya
Canada federal polls: Jagmeet Singh replaced as NDP leader after party’s heavy defeat
Singh became the NDP leader in October 2017, the first person of colour to head a Federal party in Canada.
Published on May 06, 2025 10:05 AM IST
Leave Canada: Outrage over threat from pro-Khalistan elements
The Khalsa Day parade featured floats with pro-Khalistan propaganda, pro-Pakistan banners and imagery targeting Indian leaders
Published on May 06, 2025 08:34 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, New Delhi :
‘Leave Canada’: Indo-Canadians outraged over threat from pro-Khalistan supporter
The community has expressed outrage over a speech made during a Khalsa Day parade in the Greater Toronto Area.
Updated on May 05, 2025 01:48 PM IST
King Charles to address Canadian parliament in historic first since 1977
This will be the first time since 1977 that the British monarch will be present at the start of a session of Parliament
Updated on May 03, 2025 03:55 PM IST
Indian documentary “I, Poppy” bags top award at Canada’s Hot Docs
The film’s producers said the film was shot over five years in an “observational style in the poppy fields of Rajasthan”
Updated on May 03, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Canada: Smaller parties signal support to Mark Carney-led minority govt
Mark Carney is expected to announce the formation of the Cabinet by the middle of May, and the new House of Commons could have its first session soon after
Updated on May 01, 2025 10:52 AM IST
Canada polls: 6 Indo-Canadians with Gill as surname get elected to parliament
The six newcomers are all Indo-Canadians with roots in Punjab and represent the Conservative Party. There was just a single Gill representing Bloc Quebecois in the previous House
Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:48 AM IST
Liberals pull off stunning upset to win Canada polls
The Liberal Party, led by PM Mark Carney, won the Canadian election but fell short of a majority, aided by rising nationalism amid U.S. tensions.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Indo-Canadian representation hits new high in Canada polls
Toronto: A record 24 Indo-Canadians won seats in the April 28 Federal election, with Anita Anand retaining her position while notable figures like Jagmeet Singh lost.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 07:40 PM IST
As Canada’s Mark Carney wins, Modi’s quick message signals a new chapter in ties
A possible opportunity for the reset would be an invitation for Modi to attend the outreach sessions of the G7 Summit to be hosted by Canada in June
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 06:39 PM IST
‘Incredibly important’: Carney’s return to power could lead to resetting of India-Canada ties
With the threats of a trade war from US President Donald Trump looming, Mark Carney may be taking the pragmatic path towards rebuilding the relationship with the world’s fifth largest economy
Published on Apr 29, 2025 12:29 PM IST
Pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh steps down after loss in Canada polls
Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party (NDP) is on track to win just seven seats in the Canada elections
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 11:13 AM IST
Mark Carney headed for another term as Canada PM, but of a minority government
Despite projections predicting a majority for the ruling party, the 2 key parties - the Liberals and the Conservatives - were within 3% in terms of vote share
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 10:39 AM IST
51st state: Canada votes as Trump renews US takeover push
Trump’s threats have buoyed Carney’s campaign, after the Liberals under his predecessor Justin Trudeau were tottering towards defeat at the end of 2024
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 04:18 AM IST
Vancouver car ramming incident: Pall of gloom descends on last day of Canada poll campaign
One person, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, is in custody and facing charges related to the mowing down of 11 participants at the Lapu Lapu festival, including a five-year-old child
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 10:29 AM IST
Canada PM signals a reset in ties with India if he returns to power
“It’s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels,” Mark Carney said during an interaction with reporters.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 11:21 AM IST
Indo-Canadian groups hold candlelight vigils, prayer meetings for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack
Many speakers questioned why Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was the last among leaders of G7 countries to condemn the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir
Published on Apr 27, 2025 11:46 AM IST
Next government in Canada must make the case to re-engage with India: Ex-diplomat
David McKinnon pointed out that India was now the world’s fifth largest economy, and while 20 years back, it was smaller than Canada’s, it’s now twice as large
Published on Apr 27, 2025 11:10 AM IST
Canada polls: ‘PM Mark Carney has emerged as the key factor attracting votes to the ruling Liberal Party’
The election is being held under the shadow of the threats from the Administration of US President Donald Trump. That has played into Mark Carney’s strengths
Published on Apr 27, 2025 10:58 AM IST
Canada updates India travel advisory, cites terror threat in Jammu and Kashmir
Toronto: Canada warns citizens to avoid travel to Jammu and Kashmir, citing high risks of violence and recent terror attacks. Exercise caution in India.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 04:46 PM IST
Canada’s Conservative collapse: Poilievre trails as Carney surges
Poilievre’s party was leading the Justin Trudeau-led ruling Liberal Party by 20 points in December. As of Thursday, it trails by at least four points the ruling party now led by Prime Minister Mark Carney
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:59 PM IST
Canadian police release photos of suspects involved in desecration of gurdwara in Vancouver
Police launched an investigation into the incident on April 19 and have been collecting and analysing evidence from the crime scene and surrounding neighbourhood
Published on Apr 24, 2025 10:51 AM IST
Canadian PM, Oppn leader condemn terror attack on civilians in Kashmir
Canadian PM Mark Carney’s statement came four-and-a-half hours after condemnation from Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 11:35 PM IST
Canada polls: Record number of 7.3 million citizens participate in early voting
There appears to be greater enthusiasm for this election than the mid-term poll four years earlier, as the ruling Liberal Party is now led by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who assumed charge just over a month ago
Published on Apr 23, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Kashmir terror attack: Indo-Canadian organisations condemn killing of civilians
Indo-Canadian organisations reacted with shock and anger as details of the terror attack emerged. The Hindu Canadian Foundation described it as “an utterly reprehensible act of barbarism”
Published on Apr 23, 2025 10:50 AM IST
Canadian law enforcement investigates desecration of gurdwara in Vancouver
Officers from the Vancouver Police Department said that they are committed to an investigation during a meeting at the Khalsa Diwan Diwan Society or KDS’ Ross Street Gurdwara
Published on Apr 22, 2025 11:59 AM IST
Canada elections: Liberal Party led by Mark Carney likely to form majority govt, say polls
According to Elections Canada, an estimates two million voters cast their ballot on Friday, the first of the four-day advance voting period
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 11:01 AM IST
Gurdwara in Vancouver desecrated with anti-India, pro-Khalistan graffiti
A historic gurdwara in Canada’s Vancouver was desecrated with pro-Khalistan graffiti in the early hours on Saturday and its management placed the blame for the vandalisation on “extremist forces”
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Canada: Pierre Poilievre steps up outreach to Indo-Canadians ahead of federal polls
Poilievre was at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Toronto, on Friday, and performed a puja at the temple
Published on Apr 20, 2025 03:40 PM IST
Gurdwara desecrated in Canada's Vancouver with pro-Khalistan graffiti
On Saturday, a group of unidentified men spraypainted the slogans on the gates and outer walls of the Ross Street gurdwara, KDS’ recording secretary told HT.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 10:08 AM IST