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'False Hindu Gods' Remark on Texas Hanuman Statue Lands Republican Leader Duncan in Major Row

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A fierce row has erupted in Texas after Republican leader Alexander Duncan called a 90-foot Hanuman statue a “false Hindu God.” Installed at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, the Statue of Union is North America’s tallest Hanuman idol, symbolizing devotion and unity. Duncan’s remarks, quoting Biblical verses, drew swift backlash from the Hindu American Foundation, which filed a complaint with the Texas GOP. Community voices defended the constitutional right to religious freedom, emphasizing pluralism and respect for diversity. The controversy reflects tensions between faith, politics, and America’s multicultural identity.

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