India, May 8 -- Indian envoy to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has sent out a strong message on the ongoing India-Canada friction over the Khalistani row affirming New Delhis independence in deciding the fate of India.

Speaking at an event at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, Verma termed the Khalistanis as foreigners.

Verma said as quoted by NDTV, The foreigners having an evil eye on the territorial integrity of India. That is a big red line for India. Indians will decide the fate of India, not foreigners. If those Indians that are living abroad want to decide the fate of India, then they better go back and participate in the election process in India.

The remark comes in the backdrop of three Indian nationals by the Royal Canad...