'Hinduphobia': Khalistani extremists vandalise Hindu temple, gurdwara in Canada
"The attacks on Hindu temples that began several years ago continue unabated today — this latest graffiti on the Hindu temple is yet another chilling reminder of the growing influence of Khalistani extremism," the MP said.He also highlighted the alarming impact of Khalistani extremists, describing them as "well-organised, well-funded, and backed by significant political clout." He added that these elements were "brazenly asserting their dominance and successfully silencing Hindu voices across Canada."In a related incident, the Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS), which manages the Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver, reported that its premises had also been defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, including "Khalistan Zindabad." The Society condemned the desecration and attributed it to a small group of Sikh separatists. "This act is part of an ongoing campaign by extremist forces that seek to instil fear and division within the Canadian Sikh community," the KDS stated in a press release.These images are from the Ross Gurdwara in Vancouver. Khalistanis vandalised this gurudwara a few hours ago. This Gurdwara promotes Hindu-Sikh unity & didn't allow Khslistanis in their Nagar Kirtan a few days ago, and this is the net result. The price of being decent in Canada. pic.twitter.com/XpHHI1ksFy— (@kushal_mehra) April 20, 2025advertisementThe vandalism of both Hindu and Sikh places of worship has united many Hindu-Canadians and Sikh-Canadians in their call for immediate action from the authorities."It is time for the Hindu-Canadians, jointly with the vast majority of our Sikh-Canadian brothers and sisters, to rise with urgency and demand immediate, decisive action from authorities at all levels of government. Silence is no longer an option," emphasised the Hindu Canadian MP.These incidents have sparked broader concerns about growing extremism and its divisive impact on communities in Canada. Both Hindu and Sikh leaders have condemned the actions as attempts to instil fear and undermine communal harmony. Authorities have been urged to address the issue decisively and ensure that acts of hate do not go unchecked.
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