A Hindu temple in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, was vandalised for the third time, by Khalistani extremists, on Sunday, April 20. Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman shared a video on social media platform X, speaking about the incident.
Another video by Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce showed the banner of the temple defaced by graffiti.
Bordman said that two people came around 3 am, graffitied the temple walls, and even stole one of the security cameras.
The temple, known as Lakshmi Mandir, has been targeted multiple times. Bordman said he spoke to the temple management and devotees.
I went to the Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey that was vandalized last night by Khalistanis. This is the 3rd time it has been vandalized.
— Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG) April 20, 2025
I spoke to management and the devotees and they do not feel like the police or the political establishment cares at all. pic.twitter.com/xfppoSTHf4
They told him they feel that neither the police nor political leaders are taking the issue seriously. He described the situation as upsetting for the local Hindu community, who feel unsupported and ignored.
Bordman also reported another similar case of vandalism at the Ross Street Gurudwara in Vancouver. There too, walls were defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans.
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The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce strongly condemned the attack on the temple, calling it an act of Hinduphobia. They said such hate has no place in Canada and called for quick action from authorities. They also urged all Canadians to unite against hate and not remain silent.
🚨 We strongly condemn the vandalism of Laxmi Narayan Mandir in BC by Khalistani extremists.
— Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (@chcconline) April 20, 2025
This act of #Hinduphobia has no place in Canada.
We urge swift action & ask all Canadians to stand united against hate.
🛑 Silence is not an option.#CHCC #StopHinduphobia pic.twitter.com/flL0Or6Ezc
Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya, who represents Ottawa Nepean, also reacted strongly.
“The attacks on Hindu temples that began several years ago continue unabated today — this latest graffiti on the Hindu temple is yet another chilling reminder of the growing influence of Khalistani extremism,” part of his tweet read.
The attacks on Hindu temples that began several years ago continue unabated today — this latest graffiti on the Hindu temple is yet another chilling reminder of the growing influence of Khalistani extremism.
— Chandra Arya (@AryaCanada) April 20, 2025
Well-organized, well-funded, and backed by significant political clout,… https://t.co/0WfQdGgoNm
“Well-organized, well-funded, and backed by significant political clout, Khalistani elements are brazenly asserting their dominance and successfully silencing Hindu voices across Canada,” Arya wrote.
