Vijah Ramjattan, a Hindu spiritual leader and progressive activist, has been appointed as the next leader of New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes. Ramjattan has condemned antisemitism and has taken action to support hate-free communities. He has experience as a mental health counselor and is the first Hindu spiritual leader to participate in the city's municipal hospital chaplaincy program. Ramjattan presented a resolution against antisemitism and condemned an anti-Israel protest. Mayor Eric Adams believes Ramjattan is uniquely qualified to combat hate crimes in the city.