The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation into the Hindu Council of Australia for alleged repeated instances of Islamophobia.  According to Kashmir Media Service, the complaint, filed by the Alliance Against Islamophobia, says the Council and its leadership, including President Sai Paravastu and Head of Media Neelima Paravastu, have made Islamophobic posts on social media platforms X  and Instagram. 

The complaint highlights a series of posts shared between May 2024 and July 2025 that are said to perpetuate harmful stereotypes about Muslims. Among the controversial content cited are posts from far-right figures like Charlie Kirk and Tommy Robinson, as well as comments targeting specific Muslim communities, including Indian, Bangladeshi, and Rohingya Muslims.

The complaint says that these posts portrayed Muslims as inherently violent, dangerous, and a threat to society. One of the posts under scrutiny included a statement from Tommy Robinson, which Neelima Paravastu shared, warning the US about the "problems Islam brings." The complaint argues that such rhetoric fosters a climate of fear and hate, spreading dangerous generalizations about Muslims and painting them as a "powerful threat" to Western society. 

The inquiry by the Australian Human Rights Commission follows claims that the Hindu Council’s actions go beyond social media and include public statements that target Muslims with South Asian backgrounds. One such instance involves Sai Paravastu, who called for the removal of Muslim prayer rooms in Australian schools. Additionally, posts in Hindi have furthered divisive narratives against the Muslim community, amplifying the spread of Hindutva rhetoric abroad. 

The Alliance Against Islamophobia is demanding a formal public apology from the Hindu Council of Australia, the immediate removal of offending content from all platforms, and a commitment to cease future vilification of Muslims. They are also seeking compensation for the distress caused by these harmful actions. 

This case serves as a stark reminder that Hindutva is finding its way into global discourse, fueling Islamophobic sentiments and divisions in communities worldwide. As the investigation unfolds, there is growing concern that Hindutva's global reach is threatening the social cohesion and multicultural values of countries with significant South Asian diasporas, including Australia.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)