“As a proud Indian American state leader, let me be very clear: Anti-Indian hate has no place in New York or any place in our nation. Anti-South Asian hate speech on social media has spiked 240 percent since January 2024. Whether it’s physical violence, online harassment, or vandalism of religious spaces, there must be zero-tolerance. Full stop.

 

I’m saddened to learn of the attempted mass shooting incident targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and am grateful for the swift action by law enforcement that prevented a tragedy. We must continue to condemn hate crimes of any kind, and I will never stop fighting to keep our communities safe.”