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'Rise in incidents of Hindu temples being defaced with anti-India graffiti in US': MEA tells Lok Sabha

IndiaTimes Friday, 4 April 2025
The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed serious concerns over the increasing incidents of anti-India graffiti defacing Hindu temples in the US. Diplomatic channels are actively addressing these hate crimes, with US authorities investigating and treating them as severe offenses. Members of US Congress have also advocated for broader strategies to counteract these hate crimes against Hindus.
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