US Lawmaker Krishnamoorthi Blames Anti-India Hate for Temple Kill Plot
· World · NDTV, ANI, The Hindu
Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi told NDTV that thousands were visiting a temple at the start of Navratri when a kill plot was uncovered. He blamed anti-India, anti-Indian American, and anti-South Asian hate for motivating the alleged conspiracy. Krishnamoorthi emphasized the need to address rising hate crimes against the South Asian diaspora in the United States. The lawmaker did not disclose the location of the temple or specifics of the plot in the interview.
Why it matters
Indian Americans and other South Asian communities in the US face increased vulnerability to hate-motivated violence. The statement highlights growing concerns about xenophobia targeting minorities during religious festivals.
Read the original report — NDTV
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