KHALISTANI vandalization! Militants ruin BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Australia's Melbourne
"I am angry, scared and dismayed by the blatant display of religious hatred towards the peaceful Hindu community by Khalistani supporters."
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Melbourne, Jan 13: BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in the Mill park area of Melbourne was allegedly vandalized by Khalistani elements with anti-India slogans written on the walls of the temple, located in the suburb of Mill Park.
Patel, an onlooker who does not want to reveal his first name shared with the media how he witnessed the vandalized walls of the temple when he visited the site on Thursday (Jan 12). "When I reached the temple today morning all walls were coloured with graffiti of Khalistani hatred towards Hindus," said Patel. He further added, "I am angry, scared and dismayed by the blatant display of religious hatred towards the peaceful Hindu community by Khalistan supporters."
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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir stated in its release that they are "deeply saddened and shocked by these acts of vandalism and hate." It said that they have remained committed to "peaceful coexistence and dialogue to all faiths." BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir further said that they have informed the authorities regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a video message had extended "warmest wishes" to Pramukh Swami Maharaj ji and the BAPS organisation upon his 100th birth anniversary. Anthony Albanese said in his video message that Australia is proud of the BAPS community which has built temples across the nation in the "richest Australian society." He further said, "I look forward to the completion of the large new BAPS temple in Sydney."