Alexander Duncan, a Republican aiming for a seat in the Texas US Senate, is facing a wave of criticism following his remarks about the Hanuman statue in Sugar Land, Texas. He expressed disapproval of the statue, the ‘Statue of Union,’ asserting that it contradicted the Christian character of the United States. His comments, including a video of the statue located at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple, have generated significant reaction. He also referenced the Bible to support his stance. The Hindu American Foundation has condemned Duncan’s statements, calling them ‘anti-Hindu’ and ‘incendiary,’ and has taken steps to file a complaint with the Texas Republican Party. Duncan, who graduated from the University of California, Irvine, and Northeastern University, is campaigning on traditional conservative principles. The Statue of Union, designed to symbolize strength and devotion, is recognized as the tallest Hanuman statue in North America, and was unveiled in August 2024.
