Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has condemned recent attacks on Hindu temples across the United States, warning that such “hateful” acts are not isolated incidents but part of a broader rise in violence against places of worship.
Speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives early on Wednesday (Indian time), Subramanyam said hate must be confronted wherever it appears.
“Hate has no place in our communities, and that’s why I condemn the recent hateful attacks on Hindu temples and mandirs all across the country, from the BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Mandir in Indiana to the Shri Shri Radha Krishna Temple in Utah,” he said.
Subramanyam added that these incidents reflect a wider surge in division across the United States and are not limited to Hindu places of worship.
“Sacred spaces for faith communities have been targeted with acts of hate, vandalism and desecration, and these are not isolated incidents,” he said. “Every American deserves the right to practise their faith safely without fear.”
Calling for stronger protection measures, the Congressman urged increased resources for security at temples and other religious sites.
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“We must be committed to doing more to combat the rise in hate that we’re experiencing in the United States and ensure that our communities are protected. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do that,” he said.
His remarks followed a spate of attacks on Hindu temples across the country in recent months.
In August, the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, was defaced with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti. In July, around 20 to 30 bullets were fired at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, while devotees and guests were inside.
On August 28, burglars targeted a temple in Santa Clara, stealing its donation box and ornaments. In March, another temple in Chino Hills, Southern California, was vandalised with similar anti-India slogans.
US-based advocacy groups Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and Hindu ACTion praised Subramanyam for condemning the attacks and addressing what they described as growing hate against American Hindus.
“American Hindus are hurting. When places of worship get attacked, how can a Hindu get spiritual solace, practise rituals and traditions, and pray with community? We applaud Congressman Suhas Subramanyam for being the voice of justice and ask more lawmakers to speak up and ask for action,” CoHNA said in a post on X.
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