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One Hindu temple has been vandalised with hate speech in the US state of Washington, sending shock waves through the community in the area. Unidentified miscreants had sprayed swastika and painted "Get Out" on one of the walls of the temple in the Seattle Metropolitan area. It is one of the largest Hindu temples in the entire North West.

"This kind of thing should not have happened in the US. Who are you telling to get out? This is a nation of immigrants," Nitya Niranjan, chairman of board of trustee of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre, Bothell, Washington told. Niranjan said some kind of painting was sprayed on the outside wall of the temple a few years ago, but they did not bring it to the notice of the law enforcement authorities as nothing was written.

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) condemned the incident. "The timing of this crime, occurring before a major Hindu festival, warrants special attention from law enforcement," said Jay Kansara, director of Government Relations, Hindu American Foundation. "We are encouraged by the ongoing thorough investigation of the Bothell City Police Department.  HAF will continue to engage through the local community with city, state, and federal officials until the perpetrator is brought to justice," Kansara said.

The President of America Mr. Obama has to answer to the question of religious tolerance in his country. He cannot preach it outside the country and ignore it in his country. He has to take necessary action to address the fear of the Hindu society in the America. He should ensure that all the communities are living safely and securely without any fear.

By Premji