A group representing Indian American Muslims has decided to withdraw its float from New York City’s annual India Day Parade due to controversy surrounding a float that they believe displays anti-Muslim bias. The decision was made after the group, Indian Muslims of North America, failed to persuade parade organizers to exclude the contentious float.
The float in question is a replica of Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, a Hindu temple constructed on the site of a 16th-century Babri mosque that was demolished by Hindu nationalists in 1992, leading to widespread riots and casualties. The group expressed concerns that the inclusion of the float symbolizes bias against Muslims and goes against the principles of tolerance and inclusion in America.
