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Congressman From the BAPS Shri Swaminarayana Mandir in Indiana to the Shri Radha
Krishna temple in Utah, sacred spaces for faith communities have been tar-
Subramanyam condemns attacks geted with acts of hate, vandalism and desecration. And these are not isolat-
ed incidents. It’s part of a rise in violence. It’s a part of a rise in division in

on Hindu temples our country. It’s not just happening to temples. It’s happening to all places of
worship,” he stated.

ndian-American Congressman The Congressman emphasised the need for a comprehensive re-
Suhas Subramanyam has strong- sponse, including increasing funding and resources to protect
Ily condemned the recent spate religious institutions across the country and also called for re-
of attacks and acts of vandalism tar- newed commitment from government leaders, law enforcement,
geting Hindu temples across the US,
calling them part of a broader rise in and communities to address the escalating climate of hate.
hate and division threatening faith
communities nationwide. “And every American deserves the right to safely practise their faith
Speaking on the House Floor without fear. That’s why we need to continue fighting for increased resources
at the US Congress in Capitol Hill, for security at places of worship like these temples. And we must be com-
Representative Subramanyam cited mitted to doing more to combat the rise in hate that we’re experiencing in
specific incidents of vandalism at the the United States and ensure that our communities are protected,” Subra-
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in manyam added.
Indiana and the Shri Radha Krishna Earlier in August, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, In-
Temple in Utah. diana, was vandalised, marking the fourth such anti-Hindu act of desecration
He described the desecration against a temple in the US in the past year.
of these sacred spaces as not merely
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