Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has condemned the desecration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir with anti-Hindu messages in California's Sacramento and called on the US Department of Justice to investigate these hate crimes.
Member of US Congress, representing New York's 3rd Congressional District, Tom Suozzi, raised the issue of desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville in the US House of Representatives.
Lori Trahan, leader of Massachusetts' Third District, condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville and said that it goes against Americans who respect the right of every person to practice their religion.
Several US lawmakers condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville with messages of hatred and demanded accountability from the authorities.
In a press release, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha said that they offered prayers for those who committed this crime to be released of their hatred and see common humanity.
India's Consulate General in New York has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities and urged them to take prompt action against perpetrators of this act.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his upcoming visit to the UAE next month, will also address the Indian diaspora at a community reception titled 'Ahlan Modi' on February 13, a day before the temple inauguration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the invitation extended by Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas, along with the board of directors for the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14 next year, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha said in a press statement.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan interacted with the Indian community in Kenya and appreciated their contribution in strengthening the ties between New Delhi and Nairobi.
India's High Commissioner to London, Vikram Doraiwswami, and India's Deputy High Commissioner to London, Sujit Ghosh, were also present on the occasion.