Prominent American lawmakers have pledged their support to Indian Americans to fight against increasing Hinduphobia and discrimination against the minority Hindu community in the US.
Organised by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), the 3rd National Hindu Advocacy Day attracted several Hindu students, researchers, and community leaders on June 28 to discuss the concerns faced by the Hindus living in the US.
"We are here, and we are fighting," Congressman Shri Thanedar said in his address at the day-long advocacy here.
"The voice you all have, the voice the Hindu community has in Congress," said Thanedar, a Democrat, who has introduced House Resolution 1131 (H.Res 1131), which condemns Hinduphobia and attacks on temples, while celebrating the contribution of the Hindu American community.
He said that he would not tolerate Hinduphobia, discrimination, or other forms of hate.
Congressman Rich McCormick welcomed the continued and growing engagement of the Hindu American
