The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages, prompting widespread condemnation from various community leaders, lawmakers, and the Indian Consulate. Congressman Tom Suozzi condemned the act in the House of Representatives, stressing the need for cultural shifts to counter hate crimes. The Suffolk County police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, with many calling for swift justice. The Indian Consulate has raised the issue with US law enforcement, urging prompt action. The Hindu American Foundation and other leaders emphasized the need for accountability to prevent such incidents. The desecration has been linked to inflammatory rhetoric and threats from groups like Khalistani extremists, further escalating concerns about hate crimes against Hindu institutions in North America.