US Edition"Such Despicable Acts...": India On Disruption Of Rath Yatra In Toronto
TORONTO, CANADA, JUL 14 – The egg-throwing disrupted the 53rd annual Rath Yatra procession, prompting Naveen Patnaik to demand accountability amid concerns of rising religious intolerance in Canada.
- On July 11, during the 53rd annual Rath Yatra organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in Toronto, eggs were hurled at devotees from a nearby building, disrupting the event.
- Multiple incidents have in recent years added to a pattern of targeted attacks on Hindu sites in Canada, with recent egg-hurling at Rath Yatra in Toronto.
- Jaiswal called the act `despicable` and `regrettable`, adding that India has taken up the matter with Canadian authorities to hold perpetrators accountable.
- Such actions drew censure among Odias, and opposition leader and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik demanded immediate action.
- By Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs may issue a statement if reports are substantiated, potentially prompting discussions on bolstering security measures around Hindu temples.
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