The planned float will include a large-scale model of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, which is seen as a symbol of anti-Muslim violence by some community groups.
Ankur Vaidya asserted that the float was a special addition to celebrate the temple's opening this year, despite its controversial significance tied to the destruction of a mosque.
Coalition members against the float urged officials to intervene, expressing that its presence in New York is especially troubling for a city known as a melting pot.
Husnaa Vhora emphasized the scrutiny of having a float symbolizing division in a diverse city, questioning the implications of promoting such symbols in public celebrations.
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