Controversy over Ram Mandir float in NYC’s India Day Parade, US-based groups call it ‘anti-Muslim’ | World News

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Controversy over Ram Mandir float in NYC’s India Day Parade, US-based groups call it ‘anti-Muslim’
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The groups condemned the float as anti-Muslim, saying that it celebrates the demolition of the Babri Masjid. The letter was endorsed by organisations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Indian American Muslim Council, Hindus for Human Rights and the Federation of Indian American Christians.

The annual New York City parade takes place three days after India’s Independence Day.

New York: A planned carnival float featuring the Ram Mandir for the upcoming India Day Parade in New York City has stirred controversy, with several groups calling it ‘anti-Muslim’ and demanding its removal from the event. They claim that it glorifies the demolition of the Babri Masjid and have written a letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy.

It was signed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Indian American Muslim Council, Hindus for Human Rights and the Federation of Indian American Christian. The annual New York City parade takes place three days after India’s Independence Day. The parade is scheduled for today (August 18).

VHP America stands firm

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, which is organising the float, defended it as a representation of a Hindu place of worship, which is intended to honour Lord Ram. The Hindu American Foundation supported the viewpoint, framing the float as an exercise in free speech. The Federation of Indian Associations, responsible for Sunday’s event, said that the parade celebrates India’s cultural diversity and will include floats representing various communities.

“There’s no room for hate,” Adams said at a press conference earlier this week. “If there is a float or a person in the parade that’s promoting hate, they should not.” Adams’ office later clarified the First Amendment of the US Constitution protects free speech, which prevents the city from denying a permit or forcing changes to a float or parade’s message solely based on disagreement with its content.

Earlier, Mayor Adams mistakenly referred to India and its diaspora community as “Pakistan” three times during his remarks at the Indian Independence Day celebration in Queens. Despite being surrounded by Indian flags and tricolour-themed attire, Adams made the error, causing a gaffe at the event meant to honour the Indian community.

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