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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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