Archive · 26 Oct 2025
HAF: H1-B Criticism Morphing into Online Hinduphobia
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is speaking out about how criticism of H1-B visas is turning into attacks on Hindu people online.
They say that some people are using this as a way to spread hate and racism against Indian people and Hindus.
Some masked men were seen carrying signs calling Hindu gods 'foreign demons', and there was negative social media reaction to Diwali celebrations.
HAF is warning people to be aware of increasing anti-Hindu sentiment and the consequences.
HAF reports H1-B criticism is evolving into online Hinduphobia and anti-Indian racism.
Masked men displayed banners with anti-Hindu messages, calling Hindu deities 'foreign demons'.
Social media users voiced opposition to Diwali celebrations.
The events include incidents in Irving, Texas, and reactions across various US states.
HAF urges vigilance due to the growing anti-Hindu sentiment and related actions.
- Who
- Hindu American Foundation (HAF), masked men, and social media users.
- What
- Highlighting instances of online Hinduphobia, anti-Indian racism, and protests against Diwali celebrations.
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- Irving, Texas and online platforms across the US
- Why
- Criticism of H1-B visas and demographic shifts, combined with opposition to Diwali celebrations.
Pro-Hindu Rights/Tolerance
Critics of Immigration/Anti-Hindu
Religious Observance
Pro-Hindu Rights/Tolerance
Supports religious freedom and celebration of Diwali.
Critics of Immigration/Anti-Hindu
Opposes Diwali celebrations, viewing them as a result of immigration, and disapproves of Hindu religious practices.
H1-B Visas
Pro-Hindu Rights/Tolerance
No clear stance.
Critics of Immigration/Anti-Hindu
Criticizes H1-B visas and the impact of immigration, linking it to the demographic shift.
Public Discourse
Pro-Hindu Rights/Tolerance
Advocates against online hate speech and racism against Hindus and Indians.
Critics of Immigration/Anti-Hindu
Engages in online posts and actions that express anti-Hindu and anti-immigrant sentiment.
- Organization
- Hindu American Foundation
- Focus
- Anti-Hindu sentiment and anti-Indian racism
- Actions
- Sharing examples of online Hinduphobia related to H1-B visa criticism
- Events
- Diwali celebrations, masked men carrying banners
- Location
- Irving, Texas and other US cities
