Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Raises Alarm Over Rising Anti-India Hate in US

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of anti-India and anti-Indian hate incidents in the United States, urging Americans to stand united against discrimination and intolerance.

In a social media post on Thursday, the Democratic lawmaker from Illinois highlighted a recent incident in Frisco, Texas , where a group of white supremacists allegedly gathered outside City Hall, shouted anti-India slogans and tore an Indian flag. According to Krishnamoorthi, demonstrators were heard saying, “Go back to India,” “Stop the Hindu takeover of Texas,” and “You will not replace us.”

Calling the incident deeply troubling, Krishnamoorthi warned of a rise in anti-Indian sentiment and stressed that hate has no place in American society.

“I don't care if it's directed toward Hindus, Muslims, Jews, regardless of your religion, regardless of nationality. We have to stand shoulder to shoulder against bigotry, prejudice and discrimination toward anybody,” he said.

The congressman’s remarks come amid broader concerns over rhetoric targeting immigrant communities. In May, Krishnamoorthi joined fellow Democratic lawmakers Ted Lieu and Pramila Jayapal in introducing a resolution condemning what they described as racist rhetoric directed at Indian Americans and Chinese Americans.

The resolution criticized President Donald Trump for amplifying a social media post by conservative radio host Michael Savage that lawmakers said contained derogatory references to immigrants from India and China and reinforced harmful stereotypes.

The measure was co-sponsored by several members of Congress, including Grace Meng, Judy Chu, Shri Thanedar, Suhas Subramanyam and Ami Bera.

Krishnamoorthi said incidents such as the one in Texas underscore the need for vigilance against racism and xenophobia , urging Americans to reject hatred and support communities facing discrimination.