Overview
- Alexander Duncan questioned a 90-foot Hanuman statue in Sugar Land on X, calling it a "false statue of a false Hindu God" and declaring the U.S. a Christian nation.
- In follow-up posts he cited Exodus 20:3–4 and Romans 1:25 to argue against idol worship, framing the statue as an idol.
- After backlash, Duncan posted a video stating he is "not anti-Hindu, not anti-Indian" and said he was posing questions about faith rather than advocating discrimination.
- His campaign said he has proposed no policies restricting Hindu practice and argued his remarks are protected speech about national identity.
- The Hindu American Foundation filed a formal complaint with the Texas GOP seeking discipline, while reports said the party had not issued a substantive public response.