Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla of Hoboken, New Jersey, expressed deep concern over the recent rise in hate crimes against Sikhs in the U.S., deeming the acts “reprehensible.” Bhalla, the only Sikh American Mayor in the country, cited incidents such as the assault on a Sikh man in New York and the tragic death of another individual. This statement follows his disclosure about receiving threatening letters targeting his Sikh faith. Bhalla pledged to speak out and take action against hatred and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity, diversity, and acceptance in American values.