Australia Promises Strict Action Against Temple Vandalism as PM Modi takes Up the Issue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese discussed the recent attacks on temples and the activities of separatist Khalistanis in Australia during their bilateral talks in Sydney during PM Modi’s three-day visit to Australia.

Addressing a joint press-meet after the bilateral meeting, PM Modi said, “PM Anthony Albanese and I have in the past discussed the issue of attacks on temples in Australia and activities of separatist elements. We discussed the matter today also. We will not accept any elements that harm the friendly and warm ties between the India-Australia relationship by their actions or thoughts. PM Albanese assured me once again today that he will take strict actions against such elements in the future also.” said PM Modi.

PM Albanese stressed that such attacks will not be tolerated at all.

There have been several attacks on temples in Australia in the past few months. In March, the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Brisbane was vandalized by Khalistani extremists. On January 23, the walls of the ISCKON temple in Melbourne’s Albert Park were vandalised with anti-India graffiti. On January 16, the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Victoria’s Carrum Downs was vandalized. The Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne was defaced on January 12 with anti-India graffiti.