In a significant diplomatic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the upcoming G7 summit scheduled to be hosted by Canada from June 15 to 17. This would mark his first absence from the influential gathering of the world's most advanced economies since 2019, when the summit was held in France.

The G7, comprising France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Canada, is a key platform for global economic and security discussions. While the European Union (EU), IMF, World Bank, and United Nations typically participate as well, this year’s summit could see notable changes in attendance.

According to media reports, New Delhi has yet to receive a formal invitation from Ottawa. Indian officials, quoted by various sources, have indicated that the current diplomatic climate between the two nations is not conducive to such a high-level visit. Tensions between India and Canada have escalated over the past year following allegations surrounding the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an issue that has deeply strained bilateral ties.

Adding fuel to the fire, pro-Khalistan groups have reportedly lobbied the Canadian administration against inviting the Indian Prime Minister, accusing India of non-cooperation in the ongoing investigation into Nijjar's death.

Meanwhile, reports from Canadian media suggest that invitations have been extended to leaders from Australia, Ukraine, South Africa, and Brazil — while India remains off the list for now.