OH SCR6

Concurrent resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry while declaring Ohio welcomes the diversity of Hindu Americans.

Recognizes Ohio's significant Hindu American population spanning diverse ethnic backgrounds and Hinduism's global presence with over 1.2 billion adherents worldwide.

Documents rising hate crimes and discrimination against Hindu Americans, including temple vandalism, physical assaults, school bullying, and social media harassment, with one-third of Hindu American students reporting bullying.

Addresses misunderstandings of Hindu religious symbols, particularly the sacred swastika used for over 4,000 years, and concerns about anti-Hindu disinformation on social media and in academia.

Directs the Ohio Senate Clerk to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio news media outlets.