Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Texas Politician Criticized for Anti-Hindu Temple Remarks
A Texas politician named Alexander Duncan made some mean comments about a Hindu temple in his state.
He said the temple doesn't belong in Texas because he believes it worships 'false gods.'
Many people in the Hindu community and their supporters were very upset.
They said his words were hurtful and could make people vote for different politicians.
Some people even protested against a big statue of the Hindu god Hanuman.
The Hindu community in Texas is growing, and they feel that they should be respected and included.
The politician, however, believes he is just standing up for his own religious beliefs.
Texas Republican Alexander Duncan criticized the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas, calling it a place of worship for 'false, demonic gods.'
Duncan's remarks have sparked backlash from the Hindu-American community and supporters, who see them as bigoted and inflammatory.
The Hindu-American population in Texas is approaching 1 million and is politically and economically significant.
Duncan has previously targeted Hindu beliefs, including opposing the installation of a 90-foot Hanuman statue in Texas.
The controversy is part of a broader rise in anti-Indian and anti-immigrant sentiment, fueled by political rhetoric.
- Who
- Texas Republican Alexander Duncan and the Hindu-American community in Texas
- What
- Controversy over remarks made by Duncan against a Hindu temple and a Hanuman statue
- When
- Recent, with ongoing backlash and debate
- Where
- Texas, primarily Sugar Land
- Why
- Duncan's remarks are seen as bigoted and inflammatory by the Hindu community, while he bases his stance on religious beliefs
Hindu Community and Supporters
Texas Republican Alexander Duncan
Religious Tolerance
Hindu Community and Supporters
The Hindu community and supporters argue that the temple is a place of worship and cultural significance, and that Duncan's remarks are bigoted and inflammatory.
Texas Republican Alexander Duncan
Duncan believes that the temple represents the worship of 'false, demonic gods' and does not belong in Texas, citing religious beliefs.
Political Consequences
Hindu Community and Supporters
Supporters of the Hindu community warn that such bigotry will lead to a shift in votes and financial support towards the Democratic Party.
Texas Republican Alexander Duncan
Duncan's stance is based on his personal religious beliefs and interpretation of the Bible, which he sees as separate from political considerations.
- Politician Involved
- Alexander Duncan, Texas Republican
- Temple Involved
- Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas
- Hindu-American Population in Texas
- Approaching 1 million
- Indian-American Population in Texas
- Around 570,000
- Largest Indian-American Population in the US
- California (about 960,000)
- Controversial Statue
- 90-foot Hanuman statue in Sugar Land, Texas
- Community Leader
- Srinivasachary Tamirisa, retired doctor and temple builder