Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Texas GOP Chair Abraham George Criticized for Remarks on Hindu Statue
Imagine there's a big statue of a Hindu god named Hanuman in Texas.
One politician, named Alexander Duncan, said it was a 'false statue of a false god' and that America should be a Christian nation.
This upset some people who are Hindu-American.
They asked the leader of the Republican Party in Texas, Abraham George, to say that Duncan's words were wrong.
Abraham George, who was born in India but is Christian, said he wouldn't condemn Duncan.
Instead, George agreed that Christians should be worried about statues of other gods because they believe in only one God, Jesus Christ.
The Hindu American Foundation said this is 'un-American' and that the Republican party should be more welcoming to different beliefs.
They also mentioned that another Republican politician, JD Vance, hoped his wife, who is Hindu, would become Christian.
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has criticized Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for not condemning Republican politician Alexander Duncan's 'anti-Hindu' remarks about a Hanuman statue.
Duncan had called the Hanuman statue a 'false statue of a false Hindu God' and questioned its presence in a 'CHRISTIAN nation.'
Abraham George, of Indian origin and Christian faith, stated that while he doesn't endorse Duncan, he agrees that Christians should be concerned about idols and false gods, emphasizing his belief in Jesus Christ.
The HAF views these remarks as 'un-American' and a failure to uphold constitutional principles like the Establishment Clause.
This issue comes amidst other recent instances of Republican politicians making comments perceived as targeting Hinduism, including remarks by JD Vance about his wife's potential conversion from Hinduism.
- Who
- The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and Texas GOP Chair Abraham George, in relation to remarks made by Republican politician Alexander Duncan.
- What
- The HAF is criticizing Abraham George for failing to condemn Alexander Duncan's 'anti-Hindu' remarks about a Hanuman statue in Texas, with George expressing agreement with concerns about idols and false gods from a Christian perspective.
- When
- The initial remarks by Duncan were made around September, and the HAF's criticism of George was voiced on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
- Where
- Texas, USA, specifically referencing a Hanuman statue in Sugar Land.
- Why
- The HAF believes Duncan's remarks are offensive and un-American, while George states his comments are based on his Christian faith and concerns about idolatry.
Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
Abraham George (Texas GOP Chair)
Condemnation of 'Anti-Hindu' Remarks
Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
The HAF calls for the condemnation of Alexander Duncan's remarks about the Hanuman statue, viewing them as 'anti-Hindu,' 'wrong,' and 'un-American,' and expects the Texas GOP to uphold the Constitution and the Establishment Clause.
Abraham George (Texas GOP Chair)
Abraham George, while stating he has no personal endorsement for Duncan, agrees with the sentiment that Christians should be concerned about idols and false gods, citing his Christian beliefs and upbringing.
Nature of Remarks
Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
Alexander Duncan's comments about the Hanuman statue, calling it a 'false statue of a false Hindu God,' are seen as 'hate and bigotry' by the HAF.
Abraham George (Texas GOP Chair)
Alexander Duncan claims his remarks were not anti-Hindu but questions posed as a Christian about being comfortable with 'false Gods, false idols, false religions' in the US, citing biblical examples.
- Organization Calling Out Remarks
- Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
- Politician Whose Remarks Sparked Debate
- Alexander Duncan (Republican politician in Texas)
- Texas GOP Chair
- Abraham George (of Indian origin, Christian parents)
- Specific Icon of Controversy
- Gigantic Hindu God Hanuman statue in Texas
- Date of HAF Criticism
- Thursday (November 6, 2025)
- Duncan's Original Remarks
- Questioning why 'a false statue of a false Hindu God' is in Texas and stating 'We are a CHRISTIAN nation!'
- George's Stance
- Agrees Christians should be concerned about idols and false gods, believing 'There is only one God, and that is Jesus Christ Himself.'