Hindu Temple in California Defaced With Anti-India Graffiti

The vandalism at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills raises concerns about religious tensions ahead of a Khalistan referendum in Los Angeles.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills, California, was vandalized with anti-India and anti-Hindu messages on Sunday.
The hateful graffiti included phrases like 'Hindus go back,' alarming the local Hindu community and prompting calls for action.
The incident comes just days before a scheduled Khalistan referendum event in Los Angeles, heightening concerns about escalating religious tensions.
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) condemned the desecration, linking it to a pattern of anti-Hindu vandalism in the U.S. in recent years.
BAPS Public Affairs reaffirmed the community's commitment to peace and compassion, urging unity in the face of hate.