Why is Canada witnessing Hindu hate?

Canada is witnessing a disturbing rise in Hindu temple vandalism, linked to growing extremism and geopolitical tensions.

- TDG NETWORK

Authorities face mounting pressure to act decisively against hate targeting religious minorities.

At least five Hindu temples in Ontario and British Columbia have been vandalized since late 2023. Graffiti with slogans like "Khalistan Zindabad" and "Down with Hindutva" have been found on temple walls, attributing the incidents to pro-Khalistani extremists.

VANDALISM

• Gauri Shankar Mandir, Brampton, Ontario (January 2023): The temple was vandalized with anti-India graffiti, including slogans like "Khalistan Zindabad" and "Hindustan Murdabad."

• Shri Ram Mandir, Mississauga, Ontario (February 2023): Vandals painted anti-India graffiti across the walls of the temple, which was denounced by the Consulate General of India in Toronto.

• BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Toronto, Ontario (September 2023): The temple was vandalized with slogans of "Khalistan Zindabad" and "Hindustan Murdabad."

Shree Mata Bhameshwari Durga Devi Society, Surrey, British Columbia (September 2023): The entrance to the temple was vandalized with graffiti reading "Punjab is not India."

• BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Edmonton, Alberta (July 2024): Anti-Hindu and anti-India graffiti with messages against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian MP Chandra Arya were sprayed on the temple.