Press Release Oppenheimer

AHAD and HinduPACT Demand Removal Bhagavad Gita Shloka from the Movie “Oppenheimer”

The following press release was issued by American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD) and HinduPACTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 28. 2023We are deeply offended by a scene in the Christopher Nolan’s Hollywood movie Oppenheimer that shows the eponymous character having sex while reading out verses from The Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered and sacred Hindu scriptures.  As representatives of one of the oldest and the largest American Hindu organizati ...

CA SB 403 Jt Statement Apr 25 2023

Press Release: Thousands of Indian American Businesses and Hindu Temples Unite, Join HinduPACT in Urging California Senate to Reject Caste Bill SB 403

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousands of Indian American Businesses and Hindu Temples Unite, Join HinduPACT in Urging California Senate to Reject Caste Bill SB 403 Major Hindu and Indian businesses and temples have united to issue the following statement to oppose the proposed California Caste Bill SB 403.  The bill, introduced by State Senator Aisha Wahab seeks to amend the anti-discrimination policy under the Unruh Civil Rights Act by adding c ...

FAQ SB 403

FAQ on California Caste Bill SB-403

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HinduPACT SB 403 Statement

HinduPACT Opposes California Caste Bill SB-403

HindPACT opposes the California SB-403, introduced by State Sen. Aisha Wahab and requests the California Senators to vote against this bill to protect the minority community from the Indian Subcontinent.  This bill purports to ban discrimination based on “caste.”  However, it is important to note that the bill’s definition of “caste” follows odious colonial narrative.  There is no evidence that there is “caste” discrimination in th ...

Garcetti Press Release 2023

Press Release: HinduPACT Launches Petition Asking Senate to Reject Nomination of Eric Garcetti as Ambassador to India

March 14, 2023WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT has launched a petition asking citizens to urge their Senators to vote against President Joe Biden’s nomination of Eric Garcetti as the next Ambassador to India. The petition highlights Garcetti's poor understanding of India and the Indian subcontinent, as well as his undiplomatic, sanctimonious attitude that is likely to alienate the majority of Indians which he.During the confirmation hearings, Mayor Ga ...

Press Release Toronto School Board Caste

Press Release: Toronto District School Board Must Reject Proposed Addition of ‘Caste’ to its Anti-Discriminatory Policy

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 6, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT implores the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to reject a motion to add "Caste" to its anti-discriminatory policy. On March 8th, as Hindus around the world celebrate Holi – the biggest festival in Hinduism – the TDSB is set to vote on this discriminatory motion. This proposed legislation sets a dangerous precedent for Hindus everywhere, and it follows a recent racist Caste ordina ...

Seattle CB 120511

Join HMEC and HinduPACT in Requesting Seattle City Council to Reject Caste Ordinance CB 120511

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