#WATCH | Visuals of the India Day Parade that is underway in New York City.
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A carnival float featuring Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is also part of the parade. pic.twitter.com/hHWYFSVwzO
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:23am on 19 Aug 2024,Monday India Global
The India Day Parade in New York featured a replica of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, drawing widespread attention. The float, made of wood and decorated with flowers, symbolized India's cultural heritage. However, the inclusion of the Ram Mandir sparked controversy, leading to the withdrawal of a Muslim group from the parade, citing anti-Muslim bias. Despite this, the Federation of Indian Associations defended the float, emphasizing the parade's representation of India's diversity. The event, which included over forty floats, celebrated the 42nd annual India Day Parade on Madison Avenue.
