The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.

The former Union minister on Friday pushed for his private member bill on this issue to be passed by Parliament.

Congress leader Manish Tewari has favoured the regulation of Indian intelligence agencies through parliamentary oversight, remarks that come in the backdrop of the recent allegations emanating from the US and Canada.

Congress leader Manish Tewari advocates for parliamentary oversight of Indian intelligence agencies and proposes a National Intelligence Tribunal to probe related complaints. His private member's bill seeks to regulate agency activities and create an effective oversight mechanism,

Congress MP Manish Tewari has said intelligence agencies should be put under the parliamentary oversight, arguing if his suggestions were accepted in the past, the country would not have been in an "embarrassing position" as it is now.