BAPS Mandir thanks US Congressman for condemning desecration of premises
Greenwood [US], August 12 (ANI): Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on Tuesday thanked US Congressman Tom Suozzi for condemning the desecration of their temple.Suozzi demanded people to call out hatred and bigotry.In a post on X, BAPS said, 'Thank you, Tom Suozzi, for speaking out against the desecration of another BAPS Mandir. We are grateful for your continued support of our community."
Thank you @RepTomSuozzi for speaking out against the desecration of another @BAPS Mandir. We are grateful for your continued support of our community. https://t.co/LHGkzbCtQj — BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) August 12, 2025
Suozzi said, 'This is the third hateful attack on a BAPS Temple. We must prosecute the perpetrators and educate against hate. We must all call out hatred and bigotry when we see it."
This is the third hateful attack on a BAPS Temple. We must prosecute the perpetrators and educate against hate.We must all call out hatred and bigotry when we see it. https://t.co/B6Pi1kZ5vi pic.twitter.com/928xxIPdGP
— Tom Suozzi (@RepTomSuozzi) August 11, 2025
Earlier on March 9, India condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California in the United States.Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, termed the attack as 'despicable" and urged local authorities to take stringent action against those responsible.
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