Minnesota lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the state legislature condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry and reaffirming the state’s commitment to religious freedom and inclusion, officials said.The proposal is known as Senate File 4115. It was introduced in the Minnesota Senate in February and outlines the state’s support for mutual respect among all communities. It calls on the legislature to condemn bias against Hindu people and to uphold religious freedoms protected under the U.S. Constitution and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.According to the text of the resolution, Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest and largest religions, with more than 1.2 billion followers worldwide and a growing population of Hindu Americans. The document states that Hindu Americans contribute to many areas of society, including medicine, science, engineering, information technology, hospitality and education.The resolution describes Hinduphobia as negative attitudes and actions towards Hinduism and Hindus that may lead to discrimination, harassment or violence. It cites research on hate messages on social media that may contribute to real-world threats against Hindu communities.The draft resolution says incidents of targeting of Hindu places of worship, known as temples, have been reported in Minnesota, including vandalism and hate speech. Lawmakers behind the measure said these incidents should not be ignored and should be recognized to address the bias affecting Hindu Americans.If adopted by the full legislature, the resolution would formally declare the Minnesota Legislature’s rejection of Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry and all forms of religious intolerance. It would also reaffirm the state’s welcome to the diversity and contributions of its Hindu-American residents and support their right to worship in safety and peace. The text encourages state and local agencies, including schools and law enforcement, to improve their understanding of Hinduphobia, engage the Hindu community in diversity and anti-bias training, and expand interfaith dialogue.The lawmakers sponsoring the measure come from both major political parties in Minnesota.Many high-profile leaders in the US under the Trump administration also follow Hinduism. Second Lady Usha Vance, ex-DOGE leader Vivek Ramaswamy, FBI Director Kash Patel, Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard and many others. Additionally, a Hanuman statue was recently installed by Hindu groups in Texas, which some MAGA Republicans called an ‘invasion’ on Christian lands and demanded its removal.