Raja Krishnamurthy calls out racist chants in Texas, says hate has no place in the United States. AP
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy on Thursday condemned anti-India slogans raised by white supremacists outside Texas City Hall. He said that hatred and discrimination against any community has no place in the United States.The Democratic representative’s statements came amid concerns about incidents targeting Indians and other minorities in the United States.In a post on X, Krishnamurthy referenced chants reportedly heard during a protest outside Texas City Hall.“Go back to India.” “You will not replace us.” Those were the chants of white supremacists outside Texas City Hall just weeks ago. Whether the hatred is directed at Hindus, Muslims, Jews, or any other community, hate has no place in America.
“We must stand shoulder to shoulder against bigotry, prejudice and discrimination wherever it appears,” he wrote.Krishnamurthy urged Americans to unite against discrimination, and said that prejudice against any community should be challenged, regardless of who is being targeted.
His comments come against the backdrop of a broader debate about racism and anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States.Earlier, during his visit to India in May, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also addressed concerns over racist comments targeting Indians in the US.
Speaking at a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, Rubio said he takes these concerns seriously, but said offensive statements made by individuals should not be seen as representing the country.“I’m sure there are people who have made comments online and elsewhere, because every country in the world has stupid people. I’m sure there are stupid people here, they’re stupid people in the United States who make stupid comments all the time,” Rubio said.He also stressed that individual opinions should not be viewed as reflecting American society as a whole. The top US diplomat said: “I don’t know what to tell you, other than that the United States is a very hospitable country.”Krishnamurthy’s latest intervention is likely to add to ongoing discussions in the United States about hate speech, discrimination and the safety of minority communities, as lawmakers continue to call for greater vigilance against incidents targeting ethnic and religious groups.