Sun Mar 09 10:14:32 UTC 2025: ## Congress Condemns Vandalism of California Hindu Temple
**Chino Hills, CA, March 9, 2025** – The Indian National Congress has strongly condemned the vandalism of a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Chino Hills, California. The temple was defaced with anti-India graffiti.
Congress leader Pawan Khera released a statement on X (formerly Twitter), denouncing the act as “utterly unacceptable” and having “no place in any civilized society.” He emphasized the Congress party’s long-standing commitment to the principle of “Sarva Dharma Sambhav” (equal respect for all religions), a tenet advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. Khera demanded swift action against those responsible for the desecration.
The BAPS also released a statement, expressing its resolve to combat hate and intolerance. The organization pledged to work with the community to ensure peace and compassion prevail. This incident follows a recent wave of attacks targeting Hindu temples in the United States, sparking outrage among community members and lawmakers.
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