Washington, July 12 (IANS) Representatives of two prominent Hindu organisations in the United States participated in a White House Faith Office dialogue, joining faith leaders from across the country for discussions on issues affecting religious communities.The event, hosted by the White House Faith Office, brought together representatives from diverse faith traditions for a briefing and dialogue on matters important to faith communities.According to posts shared by the participating organisatio…
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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…
Washington, March 18 (IANS) A resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry is gaining traction in the US state of Minnesota, with more than 400 community members backing the move and lawmakers hearing testimony on rising incidents targeting Hindu Americans.Introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 9, the resolution seeks to formally recognise discrimination faced by Hindu Americans and reaffirm the state’s commitment to religious freedom, pluralism, and mutual respect.The Coalition…
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 …
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…