Indian‑origin US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly criticised what he describes as a growing wave of anti‑Hindu and anti‑Indian hate across the United States, responding sharply to calls for his deportation made by a local elected official in Florida. The Democratic lawmaker said such rhetoric reflects a disturbing rise in xenophobia but stressed that neither he nor the wider Indian‑American community would be silenced or pushed out of public life.
Krishnamoorthi’s remarks come amid heightened concerns among Indian‑American groups following a series of hate‑related incidents. One of the most alarming episodes occurred in Frisco, Texas, where a group identified as white supremacists reportedly shouted anti‑India slogans and tore an Indian flag outside a city hall. The Congressman condemned the act as an attack not only on Indian Americans but on the values of pluralism and democratic participation.
He emphasised that discrimination—whether based on religion, nationality or ethnicity—must be confronted collectively. The Indian‑American community, now one of the most politically active and economically influential minority groups in the US, has increasingly urged lawmakers to take stronger action against hate speech and targeted intimidation.
Krishnamoorthi said the recent hostility would not deter him from continuing to represent his constituents or from speaking out against prejudice. “We’re not going anywhere,” he declared, urging Americans to reject divisive rhetoric and stand together to protect the rights and dignity of minority communities.
The Congressman’s comments highlight a broader national conversation about rising extremism and the safety of immigrant communities, particularly as political tensions intensify ahead of major policy debates.