A planned float depicting the Ram Mandir for the upcoming India Day Parade in New York City has sparked significant controversy, with multiple U.S.-based organizations labeling it 'anti-Muslim'. Critics argue that the float glorifies the demolition of the Babri Mosque and promotes Hindu nationalist ideology, which they claim conflates Indian identity with divisive religious sentiments. Groups such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Indian American Muslim Council, and several interfaith organizations have written to Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul demanding its removal, citing the float's potential to incite hate. In defense, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America claims the float celebrates a significant Hindu place of worship and free speech rights. Mayor Adams has expressed that there is 'no room for hate' in the parade, while his office has pointed out that First Amendment rights limit the city's ability to deny permits based on content. The ongoing debate reflects broader tensions surrounding religious identities in India and the diaspora.