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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Hindu temple defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne
Melbourne: A Hindu temple and two Asian-run restaurants were defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne, raising concerns among the community members in Australia, a media report said on Thursday. A Hindu temple and two Asian-run restaurants were defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne, raising concerns among the community members in Australia, a media report said on Thursday. Shree Swaminarayan Temple on Wadhurst Drive, Melbourne's eastern suburb of Boronia, was defaced with red-painted racist slurs on Monday morning, the Australia Today web portal reported. Two restaurants located further on Boronia Road were painted with the same slurs on the same day, it Police confirmed the incident, saying that 'there is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based and racist behaviour', the report said. Shocked with the incident, president of the Hindu Council of Australia, Victoria chapter, Makrand Bhagwat, said it 'feels like an attack on our identity, our right to worship and freedom of religion,' the web portal reported. Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan, in a private message to temple management, called the attack 'hateful' and 'racist', the report said. 'What happened this week was hateful, racist and deeply disturbing. It wasn't just vandalism – it was a deliberate act of hate, designed to intimidate, isolate, and spread fear,' the report quoted from Jacinta's message. Meanwhile, the Hindu community urged support from interfaith groups following the attack hints at the worrying rise in targeted hate incidents across Melbourne, the report said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hindu temple defaced with racist graffiti in Australia: Report
Melbourne: A Hindu temple and two Asian-run restaurants were defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne, raising concerns among the community members in Australia, a media report said on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shree Swaminarayan Temple on Wadhurst Drive, Melbourne's eastern suburb of Boronia, was defaced with red-painted racist slurs on Monday morning, the Australia Today web portal reported. Two restaurants located further on Boronia Road were painted with the same slurs the same day, it added. Victoria Police confirmed the incident, saying that "There is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based and racist behaviour. " President of the Hindu Council of Australia, Victoria chapter, Makrand Bhagwat, said it "feels like an attack on our identity, our right to worship and freedom of religion," the web portal reported. Victoria's premier Jacinta Allan, in a private message to temple management, called the attack "hateful" and "racist", the report said. Meanwhile, the Hindu Community urged support from interfaith groups following the incident. The attack hints at the worrying rise in targeted hate incidents across Melbourne, the report said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Hindu temple defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne's Boronia
A Hindu temple and two Asian-run restaurants were defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne, raising concerns among the community members in Australia, a media report said on Thursday. Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Melbourne's Boronia was defaced with red-painted racist slurs.(Shri Swaminarayan Temple Melbourne) Shree Swaminarayan Temple on Wadhurst Drive, Melbourne's eastern suburb of Boronia, was defaced with red-painted racist slurs on Monday morning, the Australia Today web portal reported. Two restaurants located further on Boronia Road were painted with the same slurs on the same day, it added. Victoria Police confirmed the incident, saying that 'There is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based and racist behaviour', the report said. Shocked with the incident, President of the Hindu Council of Australia, Victoria chapter, Makrand Bhagwat, said it "feels like an attack on our identity, our right to worship and freedom of religion," the web portal reported. Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan, in a private message to temple management, called the attack "hateful" and "racist", the report said. 'What happened this week was hateful, racist and deeply disturbing. It wasn't just vandalism – it was a deliberate act of hate, designed to intimidate, isolate, and spread fear," the report quoted from Jacinta's message. Meanwhile, the Hindu Community urged support from interfaith groups following the incident. The attack hints at the worrying rise in targeted hate incidents across Melbourne, the report said.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
Hindu temple defaced with racist graffiti in Australia: Report
Melbourne, Jul 24 (PTI) A Hindu temple was defaced with racist graffiti along with two Asian-run restaurants in Melbourne, raising concerns among the community members in Australia, a media report said on Thursday. Shree Swaminarayan Temple on Wadhurst Drive, Melbourne's eastern suburb of Boronia, was defaced with red-painted racist slurs on Monday morning, the Australia Today web portal reported. Two restaurants located further on Boronia Road were painted with the same slurs on the same day, it added. Victoria Police confirmed the incident, saying that 'There is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based and racist behaviour", the report said. Shocked with the incident, President of the Hindu Council of Australia, Victoria chapter, Makrand Bhagwat, said it 'feels like an attack on our identity, our right to worship and freedom of religion," the web portal reported. Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan, in a private message to temple management, called the attack 'hateful" and 'racist", the report said. 'What happened this week was hateful, racist and deeply disturbing. It wasn't just vandalism – it was a deliberate act of hate, designed to intimidate, isolate, and spread fear," the report quoted from Jacinta's message. Meanwhile, the Hindu Community urged support from interfaith groups following the incident. The attack hints at the worrying rise in targeted hate incidents across Melbourne, the report said. PTI RD RD RD (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 16:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
5 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Australia: Swaminarayan Temple in Melbourne defaced with racist slurs, ‘Go Home Brown…'
Swaminarayan temple in Boronia, a suburb in eastern Melbourne, was vandalised with hateful and racist messages, according to a report by Australia Today on Thursday. The report said that the Shree Swaminarayan Temple on Wadhurst Drive was targeted with red-painted slurs, including one that said, "Go Home Brown C**t." Two nearby restaurants run by Asians were also defaced with the same message. Police have launched a probe into the incident, "Police are investigating following reports of graffiti in Bayswater and Boronia on 21 July... There is absolutely no place at all in our society for hate-based and racist behaviour." Expressing shock over the incident, President of the Hindu Council of Australia, Victoria chapter, Makrand Bhagwat, told Australia Today said, 'Our temple is meant to be a sanctuary of peace, devotion and unity' Noting that the temple, which hosts daily prayers, community meals and cultural festivals, draws congregants from across Melbourne's Indian diaspora, he added, "To have it targeted in this way feels like an attack on our identity, our right to worship and freedom of religion." According to Australian news outlet, while Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan is yet to publicly condemn the vandalism at the Temple, however, her office has sent a private message to the Temple management. In her statement Allan said as cited by The Australia Today, "The Shree Swaminarayan Temple is so much more than a place of worship - it's a place of warmth and community... What happened this week was hateful, racist and deeply disturbing. It wasn't just vandalism - it was a deliberate act of hate, designed to intimidate, isolate, and spread fear." Her statement also said, "It was an attack on your right to feel safe and to belong, and on the values that bind us together. There's no place for it anywhere in Victoria. And it must be called out for what it is. Jackson Taylor raised this with me directly. He is a strong voice for your community, and I want you to know that we both stand with you. I'm advised that Victoria Police are taking this matter seriously, as they should. Soon, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs will visit the Shree Swaminarayan Temple to offer the support of our Government, and to listen to you and your community directly."
