Temple Defaced; Canadian MP Describes It as Disturbing Reflection of Growing Khalistani Extremism

Key Takeaways

The Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Surrey was vandalized with pro-Khalistan graffiti.
This marks the third act of vandalism at the same site.
Canadian MP Chandra Arya condemned the incident as a sign of growing Khalistani extremism.
There is a call for urgent action from authorities to protect places of worship.
The vandalism has reignited debates on public safety and religious tolerance.

Toronto, April 21 (NationPress) In light of the recent vandalism at a Gurudwara in Vancouver, British Columbia, another alarming event has occurred, this time targeting the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Surrey.

The temple was marred with pro-Khalistan graffiti, marking the third instance of vandalism at this location.

A journalist based in Canada visited the temple after the incident and shared footage of the Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey that was defaced the previous night by individuals supporting Khalistan.

"This is the third time it has been targeted. I spoke with the management and the devotees, and they feel neglected by both the police and the political establishment," the journalist remarked.

The vandalism occurred around 3 a.m., with two individuals spray-painting pro-Khalistan slogans on the temple's exterior and disabling a security camera.

Canadian MP Chandra Arya condemned the incident in a post on X.

He stated, "The assaults on Hindu temples that began several years ago continue without interruption today — this latest graffiti on the Hindu temple serves as a chilling reminder of the rising influence of Khalistani extremism."

Arya cautioned against a larger, coordinated effort behind such actions: "Well-organized, well-funded, and supported by considerable political influence, Khalistani factions are boldly asserting their dominance and effectively silencing Hindu voices throughout Canada."

He also mentioned the recent vandalism of the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver, which was marked with slogans like "Khalistan Zindabad."

The Gurdwara's management condemned these actions, labeling them part of an "ongoing campaign by extremist groups seeking to instill fear and division within the Canadian Sikh community."

Calling for immediate action, Arya concluded: "It is time for Hindu Canadians, along with the vast majority of our Sikh-Canadian brothers and sisters, to unite urgently and demand prompt, decisive action from authorities at all government levels. Silence is no longer an option."

These events have reignited discussions surrounding public safety, religious tolerance, and the mounting challenge posed by extremist groups within Canadian society.

Federal authorities are urged to implement substantial measures to safeguard places of worship and promote communal harmony.