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VHP condemns California temple vandalism, urges US for strict action

IndiaTimes Sunday, 9 March 2025
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and other Hindu groups condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California, urging US authorities to take strict action. The incident, labeled a hate crime, involved anti-India graffiti and is part of a rising trend of Hinduphobia.
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News video: BREAKING | BAPS Hindu temple Defaced in California With Anti-India Messages, MEA Reacts

BREAKING | BAPS Hindu temple Defaced in California With Anti-India Messages, MEA Reacts 03:30

A BAPS Hindu temple in California was defaced with anti-India messages, marking another disturbing incident targeting the Hindu community in the United States. The vandalism has sparked outrage, with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemning the attack. Hindu organizations have...

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