There are calls for an apology from the Indian Business Association over a symbol some say is Islamophobic.
Two weeks ago, a bulldozer was seen at the India Independence Day Parade in Edison. It was adorned with images of the Prime Minister of India and another leader and used in the parade.
Some say the bulldozer symbolizes the demolition of Muslim homes in India.
“As a Muslim, I find this terrorizing and harassing, as does the New Jersey Muslim community,” says Azra Baig of South Brunswick. “What is happening in India with bulldozers – people’s homes, people’s businesses are being bulldozed. People are only killed for their beliefs.”
Edison City Council says it will review the situation.
“It’s just wrong to bring international politics to the streets of downtown Edison on Oak Tree Road. It’s just plain wrong,” said Joseph Coyle, President of the Edison Council. “We will check that. I will ask my colleagues and the mayor to look at the parade permitting process and see where we can put restrictions.”
news 12 contacted the Indian Business Association for comment but received no response.
