Narendra Modi condemns Hindu temple attacks in Australia

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, in his meeting with Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, condemned attack at Hindu temple in Melbourne.

The temple vandalism incidents received renewed media coverage this week with stories on the front pages of Indian newspapers.
Earlier at a joint media conference, Mr Modi said it had been “distressing” to see the incidents occurring.
“It is a matter of regret that attacks on temples have been regularly reported in Australia over the past few weeks,” he said.

“It’s natural that such news worries the people in India, and disturbs our mind.
“I conveyed these feelings and concerns to Prime Minister Albanese and he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is of special priority for him. Our teams will be in regular contact on this matter, and will cooperate as much as possible.”

Australian prime minister also said police and security agencies would ensure those responsible for vandalism targeted at Hindu temples in Melbourne would face the “full force of the law.”
There have been at least three incidents of vandalism of the temples in Victoria, with slogans in support of pro-Khalistan Sikh separatist movement sprayed

Mr Albanese said that Australia was a country that respected people’s faith.

“We don’t tolerate the sort of extreme actions and attacks that we’ve seen on religious buildings, be they Hindu temples, mosques, synagogues, or churches,” he said.
“This has no place in Australia. And we will take every action through our police and also our security agencies to make sure that anyone responsible for this faces the full force of the law. We’re a tolerant multicultural nation, and there is no place in Australia for this activity.”