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CoHNA welcomes resolution to address Hinduphobia
Hinduphobia has garnered attention recently due to a string of attacks on Hindu Temples in the Bay Area
Congressman Shri Thanedar / Image - CoHNA
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a grassroots advocacy and civil rights organization representing the Hindu community, lauded the resolution introduced by Congressman Shri Thanedar to address growing Hinduphobia in the United States.
“The recently introduced House Resolution 1131 (H.Res 1131) is a much required and overdue recognition of the contribution of Hindu Americans to the United States as well as a critical acknowledgment of the violence the community has faced in the past few years,” CoHNA said in a statement.
Thanking the Congressman for his efforts, Nikunj Trivedi, president of CoHNA said, “We have consistently said when attacks on a community go unpunished, fundamental human rights like freedom of religion cease to mean much, so we urge all our lawmakers to support and vote for H.Res 1131.”
H.Res 1131, the legislation introduced by the Michigan Democrat states that Hindu Americans face stereotypes and disinformation about their heritage and symbols, and have been the targets of bullying in schools and on college campuses, as well as discrimination and hate speech.
Hinduphobia garnered attention recently due to a string of attacks on Hindu Temples in the Bay Area. Six or more attacks were reported in just two months between December 2023 and January 2024.
Due to the lack of action by authorities into the attacks, five Indian American Congressional Representatives penned a letter to the Department of Justice, calling for more focused attention and action on the matter.
CoHNA previously organized three congressional briefings focusing on the various dimensions and domains where Hinduphobia manifests, including media, academia, popular culture, institutional policies, and even concerns regarding basic physical safety.
Additionally, the issue of Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu hate was underscored in a comprehensive study conducted by researchers at Rutgers University in 2022, shedding light on the widespread and insidious nature of these prejudices.
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