Another Hindu temple vandalised in US with anti-India graffiti ahead of 'Khalistani referendum'

The BAPS Hindu Temple in California was defaced with anti-India messages just days ahead of the so-called "Khalistani referendum" in Los Angeles, in yet another targeting of Hindu places of worship in the US.  

Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Public Affairs confirmed the vandalism of the temple and criticised the act. 

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BAPS Public Affairs took to the social media platform X and released a statement saying, “In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate." 

"Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root. Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail," the statement added. 

In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stand steadfast against hate. Together with the community in Chino Hills and Southern California, we will never let hate take root. Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace…

— BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) March 8, 2025

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Media reports and pictures circulating on social media showed messages such as "Hindus go back" and hate comments against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sprayed on the walls and floors. 

The Coalition of Hindus in North America (CoHNA) condemned the act and said that it was "just another day in a world where media and academics will insist there is no anti-Hindu hate and that Hinduphobia is just a construct of our imagination".

The organisation further listed a number of similar incidents in recent times. 

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The Hindu American Foundation shared images of the vandalisation on X and called on FBI chief Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and the Chino Hills Police Department to "investigate this latest in a string of anti-Hindu hate crimes on our sacred spaces".

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