India’s rise is undeniable, but alongside this upward trajectory, there remains a need to confront the bigotry and hatred that threatens to undermine the achievements of the Indian diaspora
As India rises on the global stage, anti-Indian bigotry has surfaced in troubling ways, particularly in places like Long Island, New York. In recent weeks, three significant events have underscored this tension, reported thenorthshoreleader.com.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. highlighted India’s growing influence as a global power. Simultaneously, the prominence of Indian-Americans in American society has become more evident, with political figures like Kamala Harris and JD Vance, who are both closely connected to the Indian-American community. However, this success has been met with acts of hate, such as the recent vandalism of Hindu temples in Long Island, targeting the Indian-American population.
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The recent vandalism of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Huntington, with hate messages directed at Hindus, underscores the challenges the Indian-American community still faces
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While local leaders, including Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, have condemned these acts and pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice, the true test lies in ensuring accountability
The rise of Indian-Americans in the U.S. is not surprising. Long Island now hosts one of the largest South Asian communities in the country, with towns like New Hyde Park and Hicksville reflecting a demographic shift. Indian-Americans, the children of hard-working and highly educated immigrants, have followed the footsteps of other immigrant groups by carving a path to success in business, politics, and society. Their story parallels the journey of Jewish immigrants a century ago, who rose to prominence in the U.S.
Globally, the Indian diaspora has seen remarkable success. Political leaders of Indian descent, such as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Ireland’s Leo Varadkar, Scotland’s Humza Yousaf, and Portugal’s Antonio Costa, have reached the highest levels of leadership in their respective countries. This mirrors India’s own ascent as the world’s most populous country and the third-largest economy, now asserting itself as a significant global power.
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