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New Minnesota bill condemns Hinduphobia
The measure calls for recognition of anti-Hindu bias and stronger action against religious discrimination.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 09, Mar 2026
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Minnesota Senate / Wikipedia
Lawmakers in the Minnesota Senate on March 5 introduced a resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, reaffirming the state’s commitment to religious freedom and protection for Hindu Americans.
The resolution was introduced by senators Warren Limmer, Michael Kreun, John Hoffman and Ron Latz.
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The measure cites recent acts of vandalism and hate targeting Hindu places of worship, including bullets fired at the ISKCON temple in Utah and acts of vandalism at the Maple Grove temple in Minnesota, one of the largest Hindu temples in the country. The resolution states that such incidents reflect “a spreading wave of Hinduphobia that calls for recognition and protection.”
The bill notes that Hinduism, also known as Sanatana Dharma, is one of the world’s oldest religions with more than 1.2 billion adherents globally and a growing community of more than four million in the United States. It emphasizes that Hindu Americans have contributed to sectors including science, engineering, medicine, information technology, finance and academia.
Lawmakers said the resolution reaffirms Minnesota’s commitment to protecting the rights of Hindu Americans to worship safely and calls on state and local agencies, including educational institutions and law enforcement, to strengthen their understanding of Hinduphobia and include the Hindu community in diversity initiatives, anti-bias training programs and interfaith dialogue.
The proposal also urges the state’s attorney general and government agencies to enforce existing laws against discrimination to ensure that Hinduphobia “is not welcome” in Minnesota.
Advocacy groups welcomed the introduction of the measure.
The Hindu American Foundation said recognition of Hinduphobia is an important step toward addressing discrimination faced by Hindu Americans.
“At a time when Hindu Americans are increasingly targeted with misinformation and hate, this recognition matters. Naming the problem is the first step to addressing it,” the organization said in a statement on social media.
BREAKING: Minnesota lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry.
— Hindu American Foundation (@HinduAmerican) March 9, 2026
At a time when Hindu Americans are increasingly targeted with misinformation and hate, this recognition matters. Naming the problem is the first step to addressing it. pic.twitter.com/91znktMjqA
The Coalition of Hindus of North America said its Minnesota chapter helped conceptualize the resolution by providing data and raising awareness about issues affecting the Hindu community.
The group described the proposal as a “historic resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry” and said it would work with community members and allies to secure passage of the measure.
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