Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman reported that Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey was vandalised for the third time, allegedly by Khalistanis, drawing concern from devotees and condemnation from MP Chandra Arya.
"I went to the Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey that was vandalized last night by Khalistanis. This is the 3rd time it has been vandalized. I spoke to management and the devotees and they do not feel like the police or the political establishment cares at all," Bordman wrote in his post.
The Gujarat government has supported over 66,000 devotees on pilgrimages since 2022 through schemes such as Shravan Tirth Darshan and Sindhu Darshan. Senior citizens formed the majority of beneficiaries, with Rs 9.86 crore disbursed as assistance.
Hundreds of devotees gathered inside the church to offer their prayers and celebrate Easter Sunday, celebrated across the country's Christian community and others.
Earlier in the day, several political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, extended their Good Friday wishes and reflected on the significance of the day.
On Good Friday, members of the Christian community, locals, and tourists gathered at Christ Church in Shimla to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Devotees in Thoothukudi commemorated Good Friday with solemnity and devotion, observing traditional rituals at Panimayamatha Church to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most visited religious sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually.
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