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.
Ayodhya priests condemned the vandalism of a Hindu temple in California, urging the Indian government to take action and ensure the safety of Hindus and their places of worship globally.
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, was vandalised on the night of September 25, less than ten days after a similar incident at the BAPS Mandir in New York.
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in the Sacramento area of California was desecrated with anti-Hindu messages on the night of September 25, less than 10 days after a similar act of vandalism took place at the BAPS Mandir in New York.
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.
While addressing a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal said that India expects the local authorities to take swift and strong action against those behind the act.
MP Chandra Arya emphasised that Hindus have come to Canada from all parts of the world and have significantly contributed to the socio-economic development of the nation.