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PM says the act at the Samabula Temple is not the actions of a responsible citizen
Rabuka apologizes to Hindus for the disappointing act

PM says the act at the Samabula Temple is not the actions of a responsible citizen

Rabuka apologizes to Hindus for the disappointing act

By Vijay Narayan , Alipate Narawa
14/07/2025
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the desecration at the Samabula Shiv Temple is not the actions of a responsible citizen, and he apologizes to all Hindus in this country for this unacceptable act.

While speaking to fijivillage News, Rabuka says such actions are disappointing and should never be accepted.

A 28 year old man has been charged with one count of sacrilege and one count of throwing object.

He was also referred to psychiatric assessment at Saint Giles Hospital.

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