Hindu groups oppose Virginia bill over Swastika misrepresentation
Feb 14, 2025
By Dr. Avi Verma A coalition of Hindu organizations, including American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD), HinduPACT, and the Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC), is strongly opposing Virginia House Bill 2783 (HB2783), arguing that it could wrongfully criminalize the religious use of the sacred Hindu Swastika. HB2783, introduced