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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
Signboard of US Hindu temple defaced, Indian consulate protests
NEW YORK: The signboard of a Hindu temple was defaced in the US city of Indiana, an incident described by the Indian consulate as "reprehensible". The "hateful act" took place at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood city, the temple's public affairs account said in an X post on Tuesday. This was the fourth time in less than a year that a BAPS temple has been targeted, it said. The Indian Consulate in Chicago took strong note of the act and called it "reprehensible". The consulate added that it has raised the matter with the law enforcement authorities. It said that the consul general also addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership, "calling for unity & solidarity, and vigilance against miscreants." The temple administration said the "act has strengthened our community's resolve, and we remain united in our stand against anti-religious behaviour."
India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- India.com
Indias Consulate General In Chicago Condemns Desecration Of BAPS Temple, Calls It Reprehensible
The Consulate General of India in Chicago on Wednesday strongly condemned the desecration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, involving the vandalism of the temple's main signboard, marking the fourth such anti-Hindu act of desecration against a temple in the US in the past year. Describing the act as "reprehensible", the Consulate, in a statement on X, confirmed that it was in close contact with the local Hindu community and had taken up the matter with US law enforcement agencies, urging swift action against those responsible. "Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible. The Consulate is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with law enforcement authorities for prompt action. Today Consul General addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership including Hon'ble Mayor of Greenwood, calling for unity & solidarity and vigilance against miscreants there," the Consulate stated. Earlier, the Public Affairs division of the socio-spiritual organisation, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, called the act a "hate crime" and reaffirmed the community's commitment to stand united against anti-religious bigotry. "For the 4th time in less than a year, one of our Mandirs has been desecrated by a hateful act. The anti-Hindu hate crime against the BAPS Mandir in Greenwood, IN has only strengthened our community's resolve, and we remain united in our stand against anti-religious behaviour," it stated in a post on X. US Congressman Nick LaLota also condemned the act, stating, "Religiously motivated crimes like these must be condemned and those who commit them must be held accountable. Live and let live!" in a post on X. US Congressman Tom Suozzi also condemned the act, urging the prosecution of the perpetrators and further calling out "hatred and bigotry". "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," Suozzi stated in a post on X. This incident follows a series of similar attacks on Hindu temples in the United States, drawing sharp condemnation from Indian authorities and community organisations. Earlier this year, on March 9, India strongly condemned the vandalism at a Hindu temple in California. Reacting to the incident, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed the act "despicable" and urged US law enforcement agencies to take stringent action against those responsible.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Hindu temple desecrated in US; Indian consulate calls act ‘reprehensible'
The signboard of a Hindu temple was defaced in the US city of Indiana, an incident described by the Indian consulate as 'reprehensible'. The 'hateful act' took place at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood city, the temple's official public affairs account said in an X post on Tuesday. This was the fourth time in less than a year that a BAPS temple has been targeted, it said. The Indian Consulate in Chicago took strong note of the act and called it 'reprehensible'. 'Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible,' it said in an X post, adding that it has raised the matter with the law enforcement authorities for 'prompt action'. Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible. The Consulate is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with law enforcement authorities for prompt action. Today Consul General addressed a gathering of devotees… — India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) August 12, 2025 It added that the consul general also addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership including the Mayor of Greenwood, 'calling for unity & solidarity, and vigilance against miscreants there.' The temple administration in its post also said that the act has 'strengthened our community's resolve, and we remain united in our stand against anti-religious behavior.' In March, the BAPS Hindu temple in California was desecrated by some unknown person in another such incident in the US.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Hindu temple desecrated in U.S., Indian consulate calls it ‘reprehensible'
The signboard of a Hindu temple was defaced in the U.S. city of Indiana, an incident described by the Indian consulate as "reprehensible". The "hateful act" took place at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood city, the temple's official public affairs account said in an X post on Tuesday (August 12, 2025). This was the fourth time in less than a year that a BAPS temple has been targeted, it said. The Indian Consulate in Chicago took strong note of the act and called it "reprehensible". 'Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible,' it said in an X post, adding that it has raised the matter with the law enforcement authorities for 'prompt action'. Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible. The Consulate is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with law enforcement authorities for prompt action. Today Consul General addressed a gathering of devotees… — India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) August 12, 2025 It added that the consul general also addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership including the Mayor of Greenwood, 'calling for unity & solidarity, and vigilance against miscreants there.' The temple administration in its post also said that the act has 'strengthened our community's resolve, and we remain united in our stand against anti-religious behaviour.' In March, the BAPS Hindu temple in California was desecrated by some unknown person in another such incident in the U.S.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Another Hindu Temple Defaced In US' Indiana, 4th Incident This Year
Washington: A Hindu temple was defaced in the US city of Indiana earlier this week. The "hateful act" took place at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood City on August 10, according to the temple's official public affairs account. The Indian Consulate in Chicago took strong note of the incident, calling it "reprehensible". In a statement, the consulate noted that the main signboard of the temple was defaced and called for vigilance against troublemakers in the temple area. "Desecration of the main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, is reprehensible," it said in an X post, adding that it has raised the matter with the law enforcement authorities for "prompt action". Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible. The Consulate is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with law enforcement authorities for prompt action. Today Consul General addressed a gathering of devotees… — India in Chicago (@IndiainChicago) August 12, 2025 It added that the consul general also addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership, including the Mayor of Greenwood, "calling for unity & solidarity, and vigilance against miscreants there." The temple administration in its post also said that the act has "strengthened our community's resolve, and we remain united in our stand against anti-religious behaviour." The Public Affairs division of the socio-spiritual organisation, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, also called the act a "hate crime" and reaffirmed the community's commitment to stand united against anti-religious bigotry. US Congressman Nick LaLota also condemned the act, stating, "Religiously motivated crimes like these must be condemned and those who commit them must be held accountable. Live and let live!" in a post on X. "For the 4th time in less than a year, one of our Mandirs has been desecrated by a hateful act. The anti-Hindu hate crime against the BAPS Mandir in Greenwood, IN has only strengthened our community's resolve, and we remain united in our stand against anti-religious behaviour," it stated in a post on X. This was reportedly the fourth time in less than a year that a BAPS temple has been targeted. It came just days away from Krishna Janmashtami, which falls on August 16. In March, the BAPS Hindu temple in California was desecrated by an unknown person in another such incident in the US. At the time, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed the act "despicable" and urged US law enforcement agencies to take stringent action against those responsible.
