US Hate Crime: Six Temples In California Targeted In Past 2 Weeks, Says Indian-American Politician

As India celebrates the welcome of the Ram idol in Ayodhya, claims have been made by Ritesh Tandon, the Democratic candidate running for election to the US House to represent California's 17th Congressional District, that several temples were vandalized over the past two weeks. Senator Aisha Wahab was called out, alleging inaction after the temples were attacked in California.

6 Temples attacked in the US

"It might be the time to consider a recall," he said, referring to Wahab. Taking to x, formerly known as Twitter, Tondon wrote, "Today, we held a protest rally in front of Senator Wahab's office, seeking a meeting with her or her staff. Unfortunately, despite being within office hours on a working day, the office was closed. This situation highlights the use of your tax dollars and suggests it might be time to consider a recall."

In the last two weeks, six Indian temples have been vandalized, five of which are in Wahab District. There has been no response from Senator Aisha Wahab @SenAishaWahab, @aishabbwahab. Today, we held a protest rally in front of Senator Wahabs office, seeking a meeting with her or… pic.twitter.com/VI1CcOJNBf

— Ritesh Tandon US Congressional Candidate, CA 17 (@tandon4congress) January 20, 2024

Despite Wahab condemning the attacks on temples in California last week, incidents continue to occur. "The ongoing vandalism of Hindu temples across the Bay area must stop. There is no room for such hatred in our communities," she expressed.

Official statement regarding vandalism of Vijay’s Sherawali Temple in Hayward reported on January 6th. pic.twitter.com/WnDCVXqlAE

— Senator Aisha Wahab (@SenAishaWahab) January 8, 2024

In the previous month, pro-Khalistan graffiti was found defacing a Hindu temple in Hayward, California. This incident occurred a few weeks after the Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California, was also defaced with anti-India graffiti.