𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡, 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐫

I am deeply concerned and saddened by the recent act of vandalism at the Samabula Shiv Mandir, where sacred statues were damaged and prayer offerings destroyed.

Such acts are not only criminal but also a direct attack on the values of respect, peace, and religious harmony that we hold dear as a nation. Our places of worship—of all faiths—must be protected and honoured.

The Coalition Government strongly condemns this shameful act. We are committed to safeguarding the religious and cultural rights of every Fijian, and we will not tolerate any form of religious intolerance or hatred.

I urge the authorities to investigate this matter thoroughly and bring those responsible to justice. To the devotees and the broader community, please know that the Government stands with you.

Let us remain united and continue to promote mutual respect across all ethnic and religious lines.

Fiji belongs to all of us, and together, we must preserve its spirit of unity and diversity.