Will continue to advocate for people’s voice and inclusive media, Australia Today, who interviewed Jaishankar on the ban, has asked Canada to respond.

The editor of an Australian news outlet facing criticism from the Justin Trudeau government for airing an interview and press conference of the foreign minister a day after India exposed Canada’s hypocrisy, expressed deep concern over the action. Jitharth Jai Bhardwaj, managing editor of The Australia Today, said the move has created difficulties for the team, but they are not deterred by such setbacks. The statement came as Canada blocked Australian Today, hours after it aired the press conference of Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong.

During the press conference in Canberra, Minister Jaishankar raised the issue of attack by Khalistanis on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada and said that this incident shows how extremist forces are being given political space in Canada. Jaishankar, in the presence of the Australian Foreign Minister, made several comments on baseless allegations, criticizing the Canadian government over its support for Khalistanis and accusing India of attacking Khalistanis in Canada.

Following this move by the Canadian government, the editor wrote on the social media platform. “We remain steadfast in our mission to deliver important stories and voices to the public, regardless of these barriers.” “The overwhelming support we have received is a powerful reminder of the importance of a free press, and we will continue to strive for transparency, accuracy and the right to tell the stories that matter,” Bhardwaj said.