CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, September 25, 2013: HPI Note: The following short statement was sent out by Jyotish Parekh, president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America:
“We note the apology from Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (CPWR). We are grateful for the overwhelming support received from the Hindu community and organizations across North America. We are confident that the World Without Borders event in Chicago to celebrate Swami Vivekananda 150th anniversary supported by 30 organizations is poised for success.”