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Hindu American Foundation demands action against Palm Bay official
The group urged disciplinary steps after Chandler Langevin’s anti-India remarks sparked outrage.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 03, Oct 2025
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Hindu American Foundation/ Charles Langevin / HAF/ X (@ChandlerForPB)
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) called for disciplinary measures against Palm Bay Councilman Chandler Langevin after his disparaging comments about Indian Americans, warning that his rhetoric threatens public trust and community safety.
In an Oct. 2 letter addressed to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina, and City Manager Suzanne DeLorenzo, HAF criticized Langevin’s refusal to apologize and said his conduct showed “a troubling unwillingness to uphold his solemn duty to serve all constituents of Palm Bay with equality, fairness, and respect.”
Also Read: Palm Bay council moves to suspend Langevin for anti-Indian remarks
The nonpartisan advocacy organization representing Hindu and Indian Americans nationwide argued that it is “wholly unacceptable to demonize or scapegoat an entire group based on their ethnic or national origin and call for their mass deportation, despite living and working here legally.”
#Breaking | The Palm Bay city council voted 4-1 late last night to request @GovRonDeSantis to oust fellow council member @ChandlerForPB over his blatantly hateful anti-India comments. We join the call for Langevin’s ouster after nearly 100 Florida residents courageously testified… pic.twitter.com/vF3XPpvFsb
— Hindu American Foundation (@HinduAmerican) October 3, 2025
HAF further rejected what it called the false narrative that Indian Americans are “taking American jobs,” emphasizing their contributions to Florida’s economy as job creators and small business owners across sectors including hospitality, healthcare, and retail.
“His statements have breached that trust and threaten not only the unity and cohesion that Palm Bay values, but the safety and security of Indian Americans,” the letter stated.
The foundation urged the Palm Bay City Council to take disciplinary action, including a public apology to the Indian American community and a binding pledge to uphold the rights and dignity of all residents without bias. If Langevin remains unwilling to comply, HAF said his removal from office should be considered.
HAF’s appeal came the same night the Palm Bay City Council voted 4-1 to ask Governor DeSantis to suspend Langevin. The meeting drew hundreds of residents and community leaders, including Indian American business and civic representatives, who denounced his remarks.
The city attorney will now draft a letter to Governor DeSantis seeking Langevin’s removal. The council also agreed to request state senator Debbie Mayfield, who has already called for his suspension, to file a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics.
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