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Diaspora continue vigils on Kashmir terror attack
Various groups have organized peaceful protest rallies and vigils across various states in the US, including California, Georgia, Illinois, and Kansas, etc.
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Nandika Chand - Sun, 27, Apr 2025
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The Indian diaspora communities in the USA have been holding solemn vigils to mourn the victims killed in the horrifying terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Apr. 22 and many of them propose to continue the protests next week as well.
They are standing in solidarity with the Hindu community and calling for action against the targeted killing of 26 innocent Hindu tourists in Kashmir. The Kashmir Overseas Association (KOA) has invited community members to take action by attending their A LOCAL PAHALGAM RALLY to express their outrage.
In a statement, it said Apr. 22 will forever be remembered as the day that at least 28 innocent tourists were massacred by radical Islamist terrorists after being identified as Hindus in the most dehumanizing manner. “They were targeted solely for their Hindu faith. This barbaric act is a chilling reminder of the horrors endured by the Kashmiri Hindus (Kashmiri Pandits).” KOA highlighted that the terrorist attack reflects the same hatred and extremist ideology that led to the tragic genocide and exodus of our community from the Valley decades ago.
“To our fellow citizens across India and the world, we urge you to stand with us not just in mourning, but in demanding justice. Terror against any Indian is terror against us all,” it added. “Only by standing united against hatred can we secure peace for future generations.”
Various groups have organized peaceful protest rallies and vigils across various states in the US, including California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, Washington DC, Indiana, and Michigan, among others.
The Voice of Sanatan Hinduism Radio, on 98.7 FM, has a special program on Apr. 27 ‘Listen to Real Voices, Real Stories of Kashmiri Victims & Leaders of Kashmiri Associations’ live from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT. Community members can call in to share their opinions.
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There will be a vigil for the victims of the terror attack at San Jose City Hall in California on Apr. 27 at 5:30 p.m. A prayer vigil will be held at Sacramento at 5 p.m. in State Capitol, West Lawn. The Indo-American Diaspora from Atlanta is set to hold candlelight vigil at the Global Mall from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m on Apr. 27. Moreover, a special havan (prayer) will be held at Hari Om Mandir, in Medina, Illinois.
A community candlelight vigil will be held at Troy City Hall, in Michigan. Participants have been urged to wear white top as a symbol of mourning and peace. The Indo American Community Voice organization has invited community members to join them for the candlelight vigil on Apr. 27 at 6:30 p.m at the intersection of 107 and Jerusalem Avenue in the Park under LIRR Hicksville, New York. A similar gathering will be held in Manhattan at 8 p.m. on Apr. 27 by the Washington Square Park Foundation. Community members have been urged to gather in 333 Michigan Avenue, in Chicago on Apr. 28 to protest against the Islamic terrorism for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC) and the Hindu Mandir Priest Council (HMPC) have requested temples to come together for the Online Collective Prayer – ‘Hold Hands in Solidarity for Hindu Dharma’ at their temple on May. 3. A special prayer will be held at New England Shirdi Sai Temple 99 Shirdi Way, Groton, Massachusetts, on May. 3 at 1 p.m.
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