Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian American community leaders and students held dozens of meetings with US lawmakers during the fifth annual Hindu Day of Advocacy, raising concerns over anti-Hindu hate while calling for greater civic participation, stronger representation and deeper engagement in the democratic process.Organised by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), the day-long programme at the US Capitol brought together about 160 participants from 14 states. Organisers said deleg…
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Ottawa, June 20 (IANS) Several leading Hindu organisations on Saturday welcomed the passage of Canada’s Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, describing it as a long-awaited and necessary step toward strengthening protections against hate, intimidation, and extremist activity in the country. Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) said that the legislation marks an important step in addressing the growing incidents of intimidation faced by Canadians, including alleged Khalistani extremist thre…
Ottawa, April 8 (IANS) A leading global advocacy organisation, Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), strongly condemned the targeted protests by Canada-based Khalistani Extremists (CBKE) outside Hindu temples in the Canadian cities of Brampton and Surrey, citing incidents of severe harassment. According to CoHNA, the protests took place on April 5 during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, when large numbers of Hindu devotees had gathered at temples across Canada.It noted that coinciding with …
Ottawa, April 3 (IANS) Several global Hindu advocacy organisations have strongly condemned calls by the Khalistani extremist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) to stage protests outside Hindu temples in Canada. The groups expressed concern over potential disruption and urged authorities to ensure the safety and security of religious places and communities.The SFJ announced “Khalistan Zindabad” rallies on April 5 in front of Triveni Mandir in Brampton and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey to protes…
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Lawmakers in the US State of Minnesota, on Monday, introduced a resolution condemning Hinduphobia and ‘anti-Hindu’ bigotry, underscoring growing concern about discrimination and attacks targeting Hindu communities in the US. The proposal, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, calls for recognising “anti-Hindu” bias and reaffirming the state’s commitment to religious freedom, inclusion, and mutual respect.Welcoming the resolution, the Coalition of Hindus of North America …
Ottawa, March 6 (IANS) The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) on Friday strongly condemned the “targetted murder” of a Canadian citizen and a well-known Khalistani critic, Nancy Grewal, warning local authorities of the dangers posed by Canada‑based Khalistani extremists (CBKE). Citing media reports, the foundation suggested that the killing may be another extremist act carried out by the Khalistani extremists in the country. They called on the Canadian Government to designate the group as a t…
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Harvard University’s Department of South Asian Studies has apologised for posting what it described as an “insensitive image” related to its Sanskrit programme, following criticism from sections of the Hindu community.The department, in a statement on Friday, said it “deeply regrets the posting of an insensitive image in relation to our Sanskrit program.”“As a department, we have a long and celebrated history of teaching Sanskrit, and we remain committed to …
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) US lawmakers warned of human rights violations and violence against religious minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh, urging greater attention to incidents they said have received limited international coverage as the country heads into elections.At a Congressional briefing, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam said the forum was intended to spotlight abuses that often go unreported. “Human rights is an issue everywhere,” he said. “But, sometimes it gets all the news. You …
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) Peaceful rallies and prayer vigils were held across nearly two dozen US cities as Hindu Americans protested what they described as targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh, urging the US lawmakers and international bodies to take action.Demonstrations were reported in multiple cities, including Princeton, Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay Area, Detroit, and Tampa. Organisers said the coordinated protests aimed to raise awareness and press for a…
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) called on Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and The Wall Street Journal to issue a correction to a paid advertisement published in the newspaper, saying it contained a “factually inaccurate and deeply offensive” statement about the Swastika.In a statement, CoHNA said the advertisement, which carried Ye’s apology for past antisemitic remarks, wrongly equated the Swastika with a Nazi symbol of hate. The organisation s…