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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for NYC mayor, faces criticism and Islamophobic attacks from some South Asian voters, particularly Hindus, due to his policies and statements, highlighting religious and political tensions within the community amid a competitive race.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have banned discrimination based on caste, a system of social hierarchy prevalent in South Asia. Newsom deemed the bill unnecessary, stating that existing laws already prohibit such discrimination. The bill had garnered support from Dalits, caste-oppressed people of South Asian descent, as well as members of the Oaxacan and Indigenous communities who have faced discrimination under a similar system. Some Hindu Americans, including those with ties to right-wing Hindu nationalist groups in India, opposed the bill, claiming it singled them out. Advocates for the bill had been on a hunger strike and held rallies in support. Despite the veto, they remain committed to fighting discrimination and raising awareness about caste-based biases.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to ban caste discrimination in the state, stating that existing laws already cover the issue. The bill had sparked intense debate within the South Asian community, with some Hindu residents and organizations arguing that it unfairly targeted them. Proponents of the bill argued that an explicit ban on caste discrimination was necessary to raise awareness and support victims. The veto comes as a blow to those advocating for the bill, but legal battles may continue in other states and cities.