Texas Hanuman Statue: "Tearing This Down" Threat Sparks Outrage
A 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman in Texas has become the centre of a political and religious controversy after conservative YouTuber Jesse Hughes called for its removal. Hughes posted an image of the Statue of Union with the message, “When we win, we’re tearing this down,” triggering backlash from Hindu groups, community members and veterans. The statue, located on private temple grounds, is described in the report as the third-tallest monument in the United States. The controversy comes ahead of the US midterm elections, amid a wider debate over rhetoric directed at the Indian-American community in Texas.
