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Exposing the Hidden Agenda: Pieter Friedrich’s Relentless Assault on Hindu Americans

By Madhu Hebbar

In an era where diversity and inclusion are heralded as cornerstones of American society, a disturbing pattern has emerged—one that threatens the very fabric of religious freedom for Hindu Americans. Enter Pieter Friedrich, a self-proclaimed journalist and human rights activist who has made it his mission to traverse city councils across the United States, systematically vilifying Hindu organizations and sowing seeds of division. Strikingly, his latest offensive coincides with October, recognized across numerous states as Hindu Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the profound contributions of Hindu Americans to society, from cultural enrichment to advancements in science, technology, and community service. From Atlanta to Palo Alto, Friedrich’s speeches paint Hindu groups like the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA), and Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) as extensions of India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—an organization he brands as fascist and supremacist. But is this genuine advocacy, or a calculated campaign of Hinduphobia designed to marginalize an entire community? 

 

Friedrich’s recent tour de force reveals a playbook of intentional demonization. In October 2025, at Atlanta’s city council—right in the heart of Hindu Heritage Month—he lambasted CoHNA (Coalition of Hindus of North America) as a “Hindutva outfit” (he means Fascist as he wants link Hindutva with Fascism)  that undermines civil rights legacies, accusing it of using anti-Hinduphobia legislation to muzzle critics.

 

Just a month earlier in Palo Alto, he tied HSS to the RSS, decrying its alleged promotion of anti-Muslim, anti-Christian, and caste-based bigotry, while criticizing ties to the Hindu American Foundation (HAF). In Newark and Santa Clara, California, he went further, speculating on “campaign finance incentives” for honoring HSS and comparing the group to the Proud Boys or the Chinese Communist Party. These are not isolated rants; they echo his earlier interventions in Roseville, Troy, Frisco, and Dallas, where he warned of “impending genocide” and quizzed officials on RSS’s supposed theocratic ambitions. 

 

On the surface, Friedrich cloaks his rhetoric in human rights garb, positioning himself as a bulwark against “Hindutva influence” and foreign interference. He draws parallels to historical fascism, citing reports on the “Nazification of India” and lobbying against figures like Tulsi Gabbard, whom he smears as an “RSS princess.” Yet, peel back the layers, and a more sinister motive emerges: intentional Hinduphobia, rooted in bigotry and part of a broader conspiracy to create a hostile environment for Hindus in America. 

 

Friedrich’s tactics betray a deliberate conflation of Hinduism with extremism. He insists his ire is aimed at political Hindutva, not the faith itself, but his actions tell a different story. By equating community events like Diwali celebrations or police collaborations with “propaganda for violence,” he smears ordinary Hindus as complicit in far-off atrocities. Such smear has real consequences for the Hindu diaspora—councils rebuking honors for Hindu groups, chilling civic engagement, and fostering suspicion toward a peaceful diaspora. CoHNA rightly calls this out as bigotry, designed to silence Hindus by branding them extremists. 

 

Dig deeper into Friedrich’s history, and the Hinduphobia becomes undeniable. Archived writings from 2003 expose anti-Semitic rants—claiming Israel is “cursed by God” and no “true Jews” exist outside Christianity—alongside anti-LBGTQ+ vitriol that shames victims. Critics peg him as a “racist Christian bigot” with missionary zeal, evident in his mockery of Hindu symbols like holy cows and celebration of Gandhi statue vandalism. Even more alarming, he chanted “death to Raja Krishnamoorthi” outside a Hindu-American congressman’s office—a stunt condemned by Rev. Jesse Jackson as “racist, bigoted, incendiary rhetoric.” His attacks on Hindu politicians invoke dangerous dual-loyalty tropes, further isolating the community. 

 

This isn’t freelance activism; it’s a cog in a larger conspiracy. Friedrich’s links to the Organization for Minorities of India (OFMI)—a group with no actual Indian minorities, accused of anti-Hindu propaganda—raise red flags. Reports suggest ties to Pakistan’s ISI through Khalistani separatists like Bhajan Singh Bhinder, aiming to sway U.S. politics against India and Hindus. Although Friedrich denies supporting Khalistan, calling it a “Modi regime psy-op,” his associations fuel suspicions of deeper anti-Hindu agendas. 

 

Further entangling him in this web are collaborations with Islamist groups like the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), which has been accused of anti-Hindu activism and ties to broader networks seeking to undermine India. Friedrich has contributed to IAMC platforms, highlighting their condemnations of Hindu groups and joining interfaith coalitions against Indian leaders. 

 

His network extends to academics like Audrey Truschke, a historian criticized (here and here)  for Hinduphobic views, whom he frequently cites and praises in his work on RSS and HSS ties. Truschke’s shared platforms with Friedrich amplify narratives that paint Hindus as oppressors. 

His collaborations with outfits like the Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations (Fiacona) and appearances at anti-India events amplify selective narratives of minority persecution, conveniently ignoring Hindu victims. 

 

Media outlets like OpIndia and the Washington Examiner describe this as a “vast Hinduphobia conspiracy,” with Friedrich as a key propagator of division in multicultural hubs like New Jersey and California. It aligns with far-left and Islamist agendas that cast Hindus as eternal oppressors, eroding their rights and safety.

 

Hindu Americans must wake up to this orchestrated assault. While critiques of Hindutva may have merit in specific contexts, Friedrich’s overgeneralizations and inflammatory tactics cross into outright bigotry. It’s time for city councils, media, and allies to reject this poison and stand with Hindus against those who seek to divide us. Our community’s voice—rooted in peace, pluralism, and perseverance—will not be silenced.

 

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About the Author

Madhu Hebbar, an engineer, is an IIT graduate, living in the greater Los Angeles area. He is a practicing Hindu and an avid reader who is interested in Eastern philosophies and their general application to Western challenges. He is engaged in coaching youngsters interested in Hindu civilizational history, universal values, and their modern-day relevance. He has contributed to many intellectual engagements for a decade-plus in the Hindu community across the U.S. He is a keen student /observer of the media, trying to understand motives, narratives, and their impact on people and society.

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