The Brampton Triveni Temple and Community Center has canceled a Life Certificate program amid fears of “extremely high levels of violent protests.”
The event, a consular camp, was scheduled to take place on 17 November, where Hindus and Sikhs of Indian origin could renew essential life certificates.
The temple administration issued a statement on Monday saying, “Please be advised that the Life Certificate program scheduled at the Brampton Triveni Temple on November 17, 2024 by the Indian Consulate has been cancelled. This is due to official intelligence from Peel Regional Police ” “Noting that the risk of violent protests remains extremely high and imminent.”
Officials apologized to community members, saying, “We apologize to all community members who depended on this event. We are deeply saddened that Canadians now feel unsafe visiting Hindu temples in Canada.”
“We call on the Peel Police to deal with the threats being made against the Brampton Triveni Temple and provide security guarantees to the Canadian Hindu community and the general public,” the temple administration said.
Brampton Triveni Temple and Community Center is a spiritual place for all Hindus and like-minded people who gather to participate in puja, kirtan, service and discourse.
On November 3, a “violent disruption” was witnessed at an Indian Consulate camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, near Toronto. The incident was widely criticized in Canada and beyond.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the “deliberate attack” on a Hindu temple in Canada and said the “cowardly attempts to intimidate” Indian diplomats were appalling and New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and maintain the rule of law. Will keep.
“I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. The cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats are equally appalling. Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve. We hope That the Canadian government will ensure justice and maintain the rule of law.” PM Modi said on X.
Relations between India and Canada took a sharp turn after Canadian leaders made allegations without providing evidence about a murder on their soil.
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