Canada Park Incident Sparks Indignation Over Alleged Hate Crime, Echoing Bhagavad Gita Iconicity
The Indian government has expressed concern over the recent surge in hate crimes and anti-India activities in Canada, requesting an investigation and appropriate action from the authorities.
The concerns were raised following a series of incidents, including the vandalization of the Shri Bhagavad Gita Park sign in Brampton, Ontario. This incident, which occurred on an undisclosed date, is being referred to as a hate crime.
The Shri Bhagavad Gita Park, previously known as Troyers Park, was officially renamed and introduced on September 28. The vandalization of its signage has been met with condemnation from various quarters, with Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown stating that there is no tolerance for such acts.
The Peel Regional Police are responsible for investigating the mutilation of the Shri Bhagavad Gita Park signage. In a recent statement, they have confirmed the incident and have flagged it for further investigation.
The Parks division is also actively working to solve and repair the damaged sign as soon as possible.
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa has also made a statement on the matter via a tweet, condemning the vandalization and demanding a probe into the issue. This incident is not an isolated one, as there have been at least two cases of attacks on Hindu temples in Canada this year, including one on September 15, where a Hindu temple was defaced with anti-India graffiti.
The Indian government has occupied incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence, and anti-India activities with Canada. In response, they have issued an advisory for Indian nationals and trainees in Canada, urging them to remain vigilant due to the rise in such activities.
Canada is home to 1.6 million people of Indian origin and non-resident Indians. The Indian government is concerned about the lack of justice for the perpetrators of these hate crimes and anti-India activities in Canada.
The Foreign Ministry has stated that the criminals of these activities have not been brought to justice until now in Canada. The Indian High Commission in Canada has echoed this sentiment, further urging Canada to take swift and decisive action against hate crimes and anti-India activities.
The Indian government's concerns come at a time when India and Canada are strengthening their bilateral relations. The two nations have been working together on various fronts, including trade, technology, and defence. However, the rise in hate crimes and anti-India activities threatens to cast a shadow over these positive developments.
As the investigation into the vandalization of the Shri Bhagavad Gita Park sign continues, the Indian community in Canada hopes for swift action and justice. The Indian government, too, is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its nationals and trainees in Canada.
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