Indian Consulate's Vancouver Event Sparks Outrage At Gurdwara
Event Held Amidst Outrage Over Vandalization Of Sikh Temple
The Indian Consulate in Vancouver, Canada, has sparked outrage by holding an event at a local gurdwara (Sikh temple) amidst ongoing outrage over the vandalism of a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
The event, which was held on Sunday, was attended by several Indian government officials, including India's Consul General to Vancouver, Manish.
Community Outraged
The Sikh community in Vancouver has expressed outrage over the decision to hold the event at the gurdwara, given the recent vandalism incident. The vandalism, which occurred on Saturday, saw the temple's windows smashed and its walls defaced with anti-Sikh graffiti.
Community leaders have called the vandalism a hate crime and have demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice. They have also criticized the Indian Consulate for holding the event at the gurdwara while the community is still reeling from the vandalism.
Consulate Defends Decision
In a statement, the Indian Consulate defended its decision to hold the event at the gurdwara. The consulate said that the event had been planned several months in advance and that it was not aware of the vandalism incident.
The consulate also said that it was committed to working with the Sikh community to address their concerns.
Calls for Accountability
Despite the consulate's response, the Sikh community remains outraged. Community leaders have called for accountability from the consulate and have demanded an apology for the insensitive timing of the event.