Days after ‘hate crime’ incident, Indian diaspora gathers to rejoice Dussehra in Canada’s Brampton

As India celebrated Dussehra on Wednesday, vibrant celebrations have been underway in Canada’s Brampton, a metropolis that made the information for an alleged hate crime incident. The Indian diaspora gathered in Brampton and loved Ram Leela and the burning of Ravan’s effigy amid an enormous firework show.

The grand celebrations have been organised on the Hindu Sabha temple on Brampton’s Gore Road. Visuals from the occasion confirmed hundreds sitting in rows and having fun with Ram Leela on show. The night time additionally included a firecracker show to mark the victory of fine over evil, symbolised by Lord Ram’s overcome Ravan.

“This evening, I was very happy to join thousands in #Brampton to celebrate Dussehra at the Hindu Sabha. To everyone celebrating in our city, I wish you a #HappyDussehra! #Navaratri2022 #JaiShriRam,” Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown mentioned in a tweet.

This night, I used to be very glad to affix hundreds in #Brampton to rejoice Dussehra on the Hindu Sabha. To everybody celebrating in our City, I want you a #BlissfulDussehra! #Navaratri2022 #JaiShriRam pic.twitter.com/7fN5eWHpqZ

— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) October 5, 2022

The celebrations come days after India condemned the vandalism of an indication board at a park in Brampton that has been named after the Bhagavad Gita. However, the Mayor of the city had denied the identical, calling it “maintenance and reprint work” on the park.

“We condemn the hate crime at the Shri Bhagavad Gita Park in Brampton. We urge Canadian authorities & Peel Police to investigate and take prompt action on the perpetrators,” the High Commission of India in Ottawa had mentioned on Twitter.

We condemn the hate crime on the Shri Bhagvad Gita Park in Brampton. We urge Canadian authorities & @PeelPolice to analyze and take immediate motion on the perpetrators @MEAIndia @cgivancouver @IndiainToronto pic.twitter.com/mIn4LAZA55

— India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) October 2, 2022

In response, Patrick Brown mentioned, “We learned that the sign was damaged during the original installation and a city staff member brought it back for unplanned maintenance and reprinting.”

The excessive fee’s tweet assumed significance because the alleged vandalism occurred days after India issued an advisory asking its residents to stay vigilant amid a “sharp increase in hate crimes” in Canada.

The Ministry of External Affairs mentioned it has taken up incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence, and anti-India actions with Canada and has requested for investigation and motion. “The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada,” mentioned a ministry assertion.

“In view of the increasing incidences of crimes as described above, Indian nationals and students from India in Canada and those proceeding to Canada for travel/education are advised to exercise due caution and remain vigilant,” the assertion learn.

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