A controversial panel discussion titled "Hindutva in America: A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism", took place at Rutgers University in New Jersey, drawing sharp criticism from both US lawmakers and Hindu organisations . The organisers of the event, and the university itself, now face mounting pressure to clarify their role and neutrality in the debate. Hindu students also held a silent protest outside the event venue. Faculty members also participated in the officially permitted event.

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), an advocacy group, slammed the academic discussion for excluding Hindus in the panel.

"The event, framed as an academic enquiry, featured a panel that did not include a single practising Hindu but, nevertheless, made sweeping, uninformed claim

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