Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank both witnesses for joining us today and for their opening statements and the important testimony they've provided.
I'm going to go to the root cause. Why we're here is interference by a foreign government. In this case, the Indian government is targeting members of the Sikh community in Canada. That is why we are here today and why we need to discuss this important matter. You've shown courage, both of you, in talking openly to this committee to address this very important issue. I'm shocked and surprised that members who are elected to our Parliament, who are from our community, from the Sikh community, or their heritage is from India, are not here, particularly from the Conservative Party, to discuss this important issue. I actually find it quite shocking as a member of the community.
You talked about the deep penetration of India and targeting Canadian citizens, members of the community here who are engaged in political activity or just exercising their charter rights to freedom of speech.
I'll start with Moninder Singh first, and then I'll go to Mr. Balpreet Singh.
You both mentioned that nomination and leadership races are of concern. Do you believe that the Indian government has targeted nomination and leadership races in Canada in recent history?