Vandalism and Rising Hinduphobia: Edmonton Mandir Incident

The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton was vandalized with anti-India graffiti, highlighting rising Hinduphobia in Canada. Authorities have been urged to investigate, and political figures condemned the act. This incident follows previous attacks on Hindu temples, intensifying calls for stronger measures against hate crimes.

The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton has been defaced with anti-India graffiti, in a concerning incident amidst rising Hinduphobia in Canada.

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver condemned the vandalism and requested Canadian authorities to take prompt action. However, there has been no official response from the Bochasanwasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, which runs the temple, or reports of investigative actions against the perpetrators.

Local MP Randy Boissonnault criticized the hate-fueled attack, emphasizing that such acts contradict Canada's values of tolerance and inclusion. The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce condemned the vandalism as an affront to the Hindu community and urged the government to take effective measures against growing Hinduphobia.

(With inputs from agencies.)