MEA tells Lok Sabha about growing incidents of anti-India graffiti on temples in the US
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday raised serious concern over the increasing number of vandalism incidents targeting Hindu temples in the United States. These acts, often marked with anti-India graffiti, have been reported more frequently in recent months, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
“The government accords the highest priority to the welfare and security of the Indian community abroad,” said Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh.
Responding to a written query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh confirmed that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation and pursuing the matter through diplomatic channels
He noted that Indian consulates in the US have been actively engaging with temple management bodies and community leaders who have filed complaints with local law enforcement. These acts are being investigated as hate crimes by US authorities.
Singh added that several US lawmakers have also spoken out, urging federal and state agencies to implement a comprehensive approach to curb rising hate crimes against Hindus in America.
India urges strong action as temple vandalism cases rise abroad
The MEA emphasized that the safety of Indian citizens and community interests overseas remains a top priority for the Indian government. The consistent diplomatic efforts aim to ensure such incidents do not go unnoticed or unpunished.
India has also called for enhanced security measures around Hindu places of worship in the US, underscoring the need for better protection of cultural and religious spaces that are integral to the diaspora’s identity.
