India’s Ministry of External Affairs has condemned an egg-pelting incident that disrupted the annual Rath Yatra procession in Toronto on 14 July, describing the act as “despicable” and “regrettable.” Witness accounts indicate eggs were hurled from a nearby building at devotees participating in the chariot festival organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). While no injuries were reported, the attack has angered the Indian diaspora and followers of Lord Jagannath worldwide. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi has “strongly taken up the matter” with Canadian authorities and expects those responsible to be brought to justice. He urged Ottawa to safeguard religious gatherings and protect the rights of Hindu communities in Canada. Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik and ISKCON representatives in India also voiced concern, noting the festival’s deep cultural importance. The episode comes amid a series of recent vandalism cases targeting Hindu temples in Canada, heightening worries about rising religious intolerance.