Congressman Subramanyam condemns hate crimes against Hindus, demands action

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam speaking on the House floor September 9, 2025, drawing attention to hate crimes against Hindu Americans. PHOTO: Screenshot from YouTube

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, condemned violence against Hindus and their faith establishments, in a speech September 9, 2025, on the House floor, calling for a comprehensive response. (https://youtu.be/sYxyZDkOk84)

“Hate has no place in our communities and that’s why I condemn the recent hateful attacks on Hindu temples and mandirs all across the country,” Rep. Subramanyam said, listing specific incidents over the last year. “From the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Indiana to the Shri Radha Krishna temple in Utah, sacred spaces for faith communities have been targeted with acts of hate, vandalism and desecration,” he added.

According to the Indian American lawmaker, “These are not isolated incidents. It’s part of a rise in violence. It’s a part of a rise in division in our country. It’s not just happening to temples. It’s happening to all places of worship.”

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), in its press release, thanked Subramanyam for drawing attention to the issue.

“In just 18 months we have seen 7 physical attacks -mostly vandalism under the cover of “anti-India speech,” targeting temple after temple. Even temples founded and run by Hindus from the Caribbean and those born and brought up in the US are not safe-making it clear this is religious bigotry masquerading as political speech,” CoHNA said.

It also faulted law enforcement, alleging it had not taken visible steps to tackle the issue, nor study the problem.

“This absence of action, is the most glaring example of Hinduphobia,” CoHNA claimed, urging other lawmakers to also raise the issue and demand action.

CoHNA also provided a “broader” list of anti Hindu attacks which are available on its website at cohna.org. Following is the list it provided in its press release.