Canadian PM Mark Carney Visits Toronto Temple During Ram Navami, Highlights Commitment to Unity

The visit, ahead of federal elections, underscores outreach to the Hindu community amid calls for addressing underrepresentation and anti-Hindu sentiment.

• Mark Carney visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto on April 5, 2025, participating in Ram Navami rituals and cultural exchanges.
• During his first visit to the temple, Carney performed the arti, offered symbolic gifts, and received a multilingual edition of the Satsang Diksha scripture.
• He wrote in the temple’s guest book, pledging to promote peace, unity, and prosperity for Canada, India, and all nations.
• The Hindu Canadian Foundation emphasized ongoing challenges for the community, including underrepresentation and rising anti-Hindu sentiment, urging action from the next government.
• The timing of the visit, just weeks before the April 28 federal elections, highlights its potential political significance in engaging an influential demographic.

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