The article highlights a concerning rise in incidents of Hindu temples in the United States being defaced with anti-India graffiti. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has expressed serious concerns about these acts, which are being treated as hate crimes by U.S. authorities. The Indian government is actively addressing the issue through diplomatic channels and has urged for thorough investigations and enhanced security measures. Temple management bodies and Indian community associations in the U.S. have also lodged complaints, calling for stringent action against the perpetrators. Members of the U.S. Congress have advocated for broader strategies to counter hate crimes targeting Hindus.