Hindu temple in California vandalized with graffiti

India condemns vandalism at Hindu temple

New Delhi

India has strongly condemned the vandalism of a Hindu temple in California, where "anti-India" messages were defaced on the walls of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the act "despicable" and urged US authorities to take swift action. The Coalition of Hindus of North America linked the attack to rising anti-Hindu sentiments, especially with an upcoming "Khalistan referendum."