By Mary Ann Koruth / Northjersey
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating an incident during Edison’s annual India Day Parade on Sunday when a group of men showed up allegedly wielding flags symbolizing militant Hinduism.
The Indian American Muslim Council, which participated in the parade, condemned the “hateful display of flags” by the men, who they say appeared beside Muslim marchers to intimidate them. Violence against Muslims and Christians has been steadily on the rise in India, and many say it is waved aside by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government.
Indian American families and business groups participated in the parade, which is organized annually by the Indian Business Association, a group of local merchants in the South Asian enclave.
Edison, particularly Oak Tree Road, where the parade took place, is known for its variety of restaurants, theaters and stores, representing the diverse cultures and religious groups in the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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