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'Khalistan referendum has no legal standing in Australia', says envoy amid attacks on Hindu temples

In two months, Australia has seen four separate anti-Hindu attacks on Temples initiated by pro-Khalistani elements living in the country.

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Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell on Monday reacted to recent incidents of vandalism of Hindu temples in Australia and reiterated that "so-called" Khalistan referendum has no legal standing in the country.

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"Most appalled to see temples being targeted, police are active and continue to be active to deal with those responsible," O'Farrell said, adding, "Respect for Indian sovereignty is unwavering. So-called Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in Australia."

"In relation to the incidents of vandalism that we have seen in Australia, Australians are horrified at any vandalism at any religious place of worship. Police are very active in trying to track down that responsible," he said.

In two months, Australia has seen four separate anti-Hindu attacks on Temples initiated by pro-Khalistani elements living in the country. The latest attack happened on March 4 at the Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple located in Brisbane city of Australia. As per reports, temple walls were defaced with anti-India hate-filled graffiti of 'Khalistan Zindabad'.

On January 23, the walls of the revered ISCKON temple in Melbourne's Albert Park were vandalised with graffiti "Hindustan Murdabad",

On January 16, the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria, was vandalised in a similar manner.

On January 12, the Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne was defaced by 'anti-social elements' with anti-India graffiti.

India has repeatedly condemned the vandalism against the Hindu temples in Australia and has raised the issue with the Australian government.

During his visit to Australia last month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong and emphasised the need for vigilance against "radical activities" targeting the Indian community in Australia in the wake of vandalism of Hindu temples in the country by Khalistani supporters.

"Noted the forward movement on our bilateral agenda. Emphasised the need for vigilance against radical activities targeting the Indian community," Jaishankar tweeted after his meeting with Wong in Sydney.

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