BAPS Swaminarayan Temple vandalised in New York

• Anti-India slogans written on the walls

• Indian Embassy condemns the act

New York (USA) – The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in New York’s Melville area has been vandalised. Anti-India slogans have been written on the walls of the temple. Following this incident, the Indian Consulate in New York has strongly condemned the act. The consulate has issued a statement saying that discussions have been held with US authorities regarding the incident and has called for strict action against the perpetrators.

Miscreants vandalize @BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in New York.

▫️Anti-India slogans written on the walls.

▫️The Indian Embassy @IndiainNewYork condemns the attack.

👉 After so many attacks on Hindu temples, it looks like law and order is thrown out of the window in the U.S…… pic.twitter.com/pHwnFj3VTg

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) September 17, 2024

The temple’s Management has said that similar incidents have occurred in some temples in North America in recent days. They have condemned all such incidents and have called on the US Government to take action. The temple’s Management also said that they are in contact with officials at the Indian embassy and have urged everyone to maintain peace.

Editorial Perspective

Attacks on Hindu temples are becoming frequent given that the law and order are in disarray in the US. How many perpetrators of such incidents have been punished by the US so far ?