Georgia passes resolution condemning Hinduphobia

The Georgia Assembly in the United States has passed a resolution condemning Hinduphobia, making it the first American State to take such a legislative measure.

Condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, the resolution said Hinduism is one of the world’s largest and oldest religions with over 1.2 billion adherents in over 100 countries, and encompasses an array of diverse traditions and belief systems with values of acceptance, mutual respect, and peace.

The resolution was introduced by Representatives Lauren McDonald and Todd Jones from Forsyth County in the suburbs of Atlanta, home to one of the largest Hindu and Indian-American diaspora communities in Georgia.

Contribution by American Hindus
The resolution observed that the American-Hindu community has been a major contributor to diverse sectors such as medicine, science, engineering, information technology, hospitality, finance, academia, manufacturing, energy, and retail trade, among others.

It also noted that the community’s contributions of Yoga, ayurveda, meditation, food, music, and arts have enriched the cultural fabric and have been widely adopted in American society and enhanced the lives of millions.