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Suhas Subramanyam visits Orlando BAPS temple
The congressman praised BAPS Charities’ service initiatives and encouraged Indian American youth to stay connected to their cultural values.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 12, May 2026
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Suhas Subramanyam with his wife / X/ @BAPS_PubAffairs
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and his wife visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Orlando, Florida, where he met members of the local Indian American community.
In a social media post, BAPS Public Affairs said it was “honored to welcome” the Virginia lawmaker and thanked him for recognizing the organization’s community outreach efforts.
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Honored to welcome @RepSuhas (VA-10) and his wife to the @BAPS Mandir in Orlando, FL. Congressman Subramanyam encouraged youth to stay connected to their culture and values and appreciated the impactful service of @BAPSCharities in the community. pic.twitter.com/Ew0i6zJIMO
— BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) May 12, 2026
The organization said Subramanyam appreciated the work of BAPS Charities, which regularly conducts health fairs, blood drives, food distribution campaigns, disaster relief efforts, and community service programs across the United States.
During the visit, the congressman also encouraged young people to stay connected to their cultural roots and values, according to the post shared by BAPS Public Affairs.
Subramanyam has previously visited BAPS temples and participated in Hindu community events. In April 2025, he toured the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chantilly, Virginia, where he interacted with community members and spoke about shared cultural heritage and values.
The Indian American congressman has also spoken publicly against attacks on Hindu temples in the United States. In remarks delivered on the House floor last year, Subramanyam condemned vandalism targeting Hindu places of worship, including BAPS mandirs, and called for stronger protections for faith communities.
The Orlando mandir is one of several BAPS temples in the United States serving as centers for worship, cultural education, volunteerism, and community service for the Indian diaspora.
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