Hindu temple painted with anti-India Khalistani slogans in Canada

In a disturbing incident, unknown people vandalised the prominent Swaminarayan Hindu temple in Toronto, Canada and painted the walls of the temple with Khalistani and anti-India solgans yesterday. India has condemn the incident and has urged Canada government to take swift action against the perpetrators.

"We strongly condemn the defacing of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto with anti-India graffiti. Have requested Canadian authorities to investigate the incident and take prompt action on the perpetrators," tweeted India in Canada.



A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, where Khalistani slogans were seen written on the walls of the temple. The time of the incident is not yet known.

The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is a spiritual, volunteer-driven faith dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service.

Several Canadian leaders expressed disappointment over the incident.

"Very disappointed to hear of the vandalism that occurred at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto. This type of hate has no place in the GTA or Canada. Let's hope those criminals responsible are brought to justice quickly," mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown tweeted.

Indian-origin Member of Parliament of Canada, Chandra Arya said that the event is not the only such incident but Hindu temples have been targeted in the recent past by such events.

"Vandalism of Toronto BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir by Canadian Khalistani extremists should be condemned by all. This is not just an isolated event. Canadian Hindu temples have been targeted in the recent past by these kinds of hate crimes. Hindu Canadians are legitimately concerned," Arya tweeted.

(Inputs from PTI & ANI)