‘Disgusting’: Indian-American MP Thanedar’s community center in US vandalized with pro-Palestinian messages

A community center owned by Indian-American Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, was vandalized Monday morning with the words “racist” and “ceasefire” spray-painted on the building.

“FREE PALESTINE” and another statement calling Thanedar a “SHRI RACIST” were also seen on the building. Speaking to the Detroit Free Press, the congressman provided images of the vandalism.

Thanedar’s face printed on the building located in Livernois, Detroit, was painted with a red X and horns.

The attacks come at a time when American universities are seeing a surge in anti-Israel protests, with many students setting up pro-Palestinian camps inside campuses. It is worth mentioning that Thanedar has been a strong supporter of Israel after the Hamas attack, which killed at least 1,200 Israelis.

In response to the above-mentioned X post, one user reacted: “This is disgusting and unacceptable! » “How shameful!” » » another added.

Thanedar to file complaint with Detroit police: “This is not an isolated incident”

Thanedar told the outlet he would file a complaint with Detroit police, saying “this is not just an isolated incident” in reference to anti-Israel protesters who disrupted a Christmas party last year in December at a club near Wayne State University.

A few months ago, protesters were also seen outside Thanedar’s house as they made noise and even knocked on his door, scaring his wife.

The Indian congressman notably criticized the Democratic Socialists of America for not having forcefully denounced the brutality of Hamas.

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Since then, Thanedar has demanded a ceasefire and the release of all hostages held by both camps.

Stressing that “war never solves any problem,” he said the terrorist organization Hamas should be dismantled to the point where it can no longer commit such acts of violence.

“I have never hesitated to speak out about it,” he stressed, adding that “(But) such vandalism, creating such fear among my supporters… is not going to bring sympathy to their cause.”

The congressman further said that graffiti would be removed from the building, which he said is used for seminars, community events and panel discussions.

Thanedar fights against rising Hinduphobia in the United States

Earlier this year, Thanedar joined a group of Hindu leaders and organizations in an effort to raise their voices against the rise in hate crimes against the community.

“We see a lot of Hindu phobia. We see California SB403 (the bill banning caste discrimination), and that’s just the beginning. The attacks on our temples and the attacks on Hindus all over the world. This is one of the reasons why I decided to form the Hindu Caucus,” Thanedar said.