California SB-403
SB-403 Veto by California Gov. Newsom is a Victory for Privacy, Equality, and Fairness for all Californians and a Strong Statement Against Hinduphobia
SB-403 Veto by California Gov. Newsom is a Victory for Privacy, Equality, and Fairness for all Californians and a Strong Statement Against Hinduphobia Danville, CA – HinduPACT today thanked Governor […]Read More
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 […]Read More
FAQ on California Caste Bill SB-403
HinduPACT urges you to ask California State Senate to reject SB403, an ill-defined and ill-intentioned bill to ban so-called “caste” discrimination in the State of California. SB-403 will directly lead […]Read More
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. […]Read More
Say NO to Caste Resolutions
Seattle City Council
Join HMEC and HinduPACT in Requesting Seattle City Council to Reject Caste Ordinance CB 120511
HinduPACT, Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC) and Other Hindu Organizations’ Request Seattle City Council to Reject of CB 120511 February 20, 2023 Honorable Council Members, We, the undersigned, representing […]Read More
Press Release: Hindu Organizations Demand Seattle City Council Reject Racist Caste Ordinance
WASHINGTON, DC – HinduPACT, the Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC), prominent Hindu organizations and over 200 concerned Hindus are calling on the SeattleCity Council to Reject CB 120511. The proposed […]Read More
Letter from HinduPACT, Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC) and Other Hindu Organizations’ Request Seattle City Council to Reject of CB 120511
February 20, 2023 Honorable Council Members, We, the undersigned, representing prominent Hindu organizations and temples are deeply concerned about the Council’s recent discussions on the issue of “caste.” We urge […]Read More
Santa Clara Human Rights Commission
HinduPACT and Other Hindu Organizations’ Letter to Santa Clara County Commissioners on Caste Discussion in HR Commission
April 7, 2021 Honorable Supervisors, We, the undersigned, representing are deeply concerned about the Commission’s recent discussions on the issue of “caste.” We urge the Commission not to pursue any […]Read More
BAPS
Groups and Individuals Involved in the Attack on BAPS
The attack on BAPS and the allegations of “caste-based exploitation” in BAPs temple complex in Robbinsville-NJ, involves a web of organizations and institutions with a long track record of Hinduphobic […]Read More
HMEC Appeal – Sign Dharma Coalition Letter to Support BAPS
Namaste, There have been recent news articles about Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) mandir construction project in New Jersey. While we cannot comment on the legal matters, we understand […]Read More
The word “caste” is of Portuguese origin (Casta ‘lineage, race, breed’) and was used to categorize diverse professional guilds in Asia by European colonial powers in the 18th century, to mirror those that existed in late 16th century Europe. There is no reference to the word “caste” in any of the canonical Hindu scriptures nor in any other religious or philosophical school that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
The attack on BAPS, for caste discrimination bewildering. We have a long history of working with BAPS and have always known it as an exemplary organization working for the upliftment of all Hindus regardless of “caste”, creed or race. These attacks fit the recent pattern of characterizing American Hindus as castist in various forums.
Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference and HinduPACT, requests all the mandirs, organizations and individuals to come together and sign this Dharma Coalition letter supporting BAPS
HinduPACT Infographics on "Caste"
Hindudvesha On Caste
Check out our sister site, Hindudvesha's extensive resources including well researched articles and insightful videos on "Caste" system and issues
Hindu Vishwa Articles On Caste
Hindu Vishwa is World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) publication. Read articles related to "caste" issue in America published in Hindu Vishwa.