Chandra Arya warned that Khalistani extremists, empowered by political backing and funding, are silencing Hindu voices and intimidating moderate Sikh institutions in Canada.

The spirit of Hindus, forged in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, the resilience of the Mahabharata, and the devotion of the Ramayana, remained unbroken.

Recognised as the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in the Indian Ocean region, it holds deep cultural and religious significance for the Indo-Mauritian community.

"It’s wonderful to see culture being preserved and the love of Holi spreading across our communities."

Hindu organisations across the US have expressed outrage, demanding swift action from law enforcement agencies.

The Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest gathering of Hindus, commenced on 13 January 2025 at Prayagraj and will conclude on 26 February.

The visit of the two ministers underscored the shared values of support and perseverance, which are central to both the Indian and Greek communities, and a cornerstone of Australian philosophy.

In 2021, Faruqui he spent over three weeks in jail after being accused of allegedly insulting Hindu gods during a stand-up routine, though there was no evidence he performed the act.

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman noted that racism remains entrenched across universities, impacting students and staff in both overt and systemic ways.

"Because it doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu – every Victorian deserves the right to simply be who they are."