New Delhi: The Canadian government blocked the social media account page of Australian TV news channel 'Australia Today' for showing the press conference of Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar. The Indian Foreign Ministry has called this move of Canada hypocrisy. Now the news outlet Australia Today, which is banned by Canada, has responded on this matter.

He said, he is committed to transparency and free press. The Australia Today managing editor Jitharth Jai Bhardwaj said in a statement, 'We will not be affected by all these obstacles, we are firm in our mission to bring important stories and voices to the public.

'We will bring the voice of the people to the public'

The Australian outlet stressed, "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 important stories."

"The recent ban on our interview with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Senator Wong on social media, under orders from the Canadian government, has been difficult for our team," the outlet said. It acknowledged the "unwavering support" it received following the ban and said, "Despite these restrictions, your unwavering support has been a symbol of strength for us."

Canada's hypocrisy exposed - Foreign Ministry

In the press conference, Jaishankar had presented some facts while cornering the Canadian government. The Indian Foreign Ministry had also criticized this action of the Canadian government, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs had said, this incident has exposed Canada's hypocrisy towards freedom of expression. Randhir Jaiswal said that Canada took this action just a few hours after broadcasting the press conference of Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar with Penny Wong. We were surprised to see this. We found it very strange.

The External Affairs Minister spoke about three things in his media appearances. First, allegations by Canada without any specific evidence. Second, unacceptable surveillance of Indian diplomats in Canada. Third, political space being given to anti-India elements in Canada.