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Public commenter alleges ties between local platforms and Vishwa Hindu Parishad affiliate
Summary
During public comment Peter Frieder accused the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) of links to violent actions in India and criticized county leaders for giving the group public platforms; council members clarified city limits on county appointments and no formal response was made by county officials at this meeting.
Peter Frieder addressed the Takoma Park City Council during the public-comment period, urging the city to consider how county-level decisions to allow certain outside organizations into public venues reflect on local sanctuary-city commitments.
Frieder alleged that the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) and its network have ties to violence in India and accused…
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