The National Indo-American Association for Senior Citizens Inc. has come out to express that they are extremely saddened by the massacre of eight innocent people, including six Asian women.
This violence comes at a time when racist attacks on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders —both verbal and physical—are happening more and more often across the country, making these deaths even more painful.
Whilst condemning the abhorrent attack by the perpetrator, Chairman Rajeshwar Prasad of NIAASC warned that hate crime committed against one community is a crime committed against every community and we must all join hands and prevent this from recurring.
Association president Gunjan Rastogi stated that hate crime has no place in civil society and both the Government administration and the private sector must make a joint effort to stamp out this systemic discrimination.
Our sympathies go to the families and friends of those who senselessly lost their lives in this racially charged attack. Unfortunately, racism still exists today, and it is a reminder to us all to stay vigilant. We hope this will be another eye-opener to the appropriate authorities to take immediate action so that such a tragedy never happens again.
Gunjan P. Rastogi
President
The National Indo-American Association for Seniors Citizens
New Hyde Park
