The remarks made by a supporter of the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement about a Hindu statue in Texas created a public dispute. His comments focused on a large statue of Hanuman located in Sugar Land. The statements made by him caused people to react strongly both on the internet and in the local area.
Statue Location at Shree Ashtalakshmi Temple
- The statue stands at the Shree Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas. The statue has a height of 90 feet and depicts Hanuman in bronze. The structure is known as the "Statue of Union." The statue currently holds the record for being the highest Hanuman statue in North America.
- Carlos Turcios a MAGA supporter posted a video of the statue on the social media platform X. He described the installation in his post as a demonstration of what he called an "immigrant invasion." He questioned the presence of a Hindu statue in the United States. He also urged action to stop what he described as demographic change.
Community Response and Public Reaction
- Members of the temple community expressed their disapproval of the statements. They stated that the statue stands on private property. They explained that donations from devotees funded the project. The temple serves as a religious and cultural center which local residents use according to them.
- Social media users responded to the comments made by him. Many posts condemned the statements and described them as inappropriate.
Previous Political Comments
- The statue gained public attention before this current time period. Alexander Duncan who leads the Republican Party questioned the statue's existence at that time. He wanted to know why the area should permit such a Hindu statue to exist.
- The Hindu American Foundation responded to Duncan’s earlier remarks. The organization publicly condemned his comments and expressed support for religious freedom and cultural expression.
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