The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CYAN) strongly objected, stating, “Hindu students of Indian and non-Indian origin—many of whom know little about Hindu nationalism—shouldn’t be forced to take political stances on Indian politics to celebrate their heritage.”
The propagandists were seen holding Khalistani flags and placards with the same old outcry about "Hindutva" in a bid to hamper the talk by J Sai Deepak