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Rep. Meeks Condemns Brutal Attack on Hindu Priest in Queens

July 21, 2019

Queens, NY – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following condemnation of an attack on a Hindu priest near a Queens temple:

"‪The atrocious attack on Swami Ji Harish Chander Puri is the antithesis of all that Queens represents. Our diversity of color, creed, and ideology is our greatest strength, and acts of bigotry like this attack have no place in our community. We must all unequivocally denounce acts of hate and be mindful that hate is not only corrosive, but contagious if left unchecked.

"I deeply admire the victim's unwavering spirit in the face of this attack, and wish him a swift recovery. Queens stands with him."