BJP leader schools Canadian PM Justin Trudeau for calling Diljit Dosanjh “guy from Punjab”

In a social media post, the Canadian PM referred to Diljit Dosanjh as a “guy from Punjab,” which did not sit well with many on social media, including a BJP leader.

Diljit Dosanjh has been on a global performance spree, captivating audiences in different parts of the world with his shows. His recent performance in Canada was a testament to his rising status as a global artist, with stadiums selling out to witness his talent. His meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before the show, a video of which has gone viral, was a moment of pride for many. However, the Canadian PM’s remark of calling Diljit Dosanjh a “guy from Punjab” has sparked a debate among his admirers.

BJP leader schools Canadian Prime Minister.

On Monday, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on social media of deliberate mischief for referring to Diljit Dosanjh as a Punjabi singer instead of calling him an Indian singer.

What did Justin Trudeau post on his visit to Diljit’s show in Toronto?

The Canadian Prime Minister made a surprise visit to Diljit Dosanjh’s show in Toronto, and sharing a picture on X, he wrote, “Stopped by the Rogers Centre to wish @diljitdosanjh good luck before his show.” He added, “Canada is a great country – one where a guy from Punjab can make history and sell out stadiums. Diversity isn’t just our strength. It’s a superpower.”

Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the reference.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa, the national general secretary of the BJP, said, “Let me correct this, Mr. Prime Minister – Where one guy from INDIA can make history and sell out stadiums. Your gesture of lauding a fantastic artist like @diljitdosanjh has been totally overshadowed by your deliberate mischief through wordplay.” He said, “I was proud to see an Indian, a Punjabi artist, achieve such recognition that the Prime Minister came to see him. However, Trudeau marred his good gesture by not identifying this artist as Indian. The Prime Minister’s post is dignified, and he should have maintained that dignity.”

Diljit Dosanjh performed to a packed stadium at Rogers Centre in Toronto, creating history as the first Punjabi artist to fill the venue.