ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Purnima Nath flays Indian flag desecration in Texas
The alleged desecration of the Indian national flag outside Frisco City Hall sparked outrage after anti-India chants accompanied the incident.
-
Bhavana P - Thu, 30, Jul 2026
- 14:45 EDT
- 33
Purnima Nath / Instagram
Indian-American Republican candidate for Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District, Purnima Nath, has condemned the desecration of the Indian national flag last month in Texas, calling it an act of "cultural vandalism".
In a statement released July 29, Nath criticized what she described as the deliberate tearing down of the Indian flag during a June 3 incident outside Frisco City Hall. She said the episode was accompanied by hostile anti-India slogans directed at members of the Indian American community.
Also read: An Indian summer of discontent
According to Nath's statement, multiple news reports identified the individual involved as Clayton Walker. She said the incident reflected a broader climate of intolerance that leaders should not ignore.
"Every American — regardless of race, religion or national origin — deserves to live free from intimidation, hatred and targeted harassment," Nath said. While emphasizing that the First Amendment protects free speech, she argued that constitutional freedoms should not be used to justify intimidation or discrimination against any community.
Standing for dignity.
— Er. MBA Purnima NATH #USCongressWI4 Candidate (@PurnimaNath) July 29, 2026
Standing for constitutional values.
Standing against hatred.
The deliberate desecration of the Indian national flag outside Frisco City Hall, Texas, and the hostile anti-India rhetoric surrounding the incident deserve unequivocal condemnation.
The First… pic.twitter.com/APB18DFMAg
Nath, who described herself as a Hindu, Indian American, legal immigrant and conservative leader, said tearing down the Indian flag while anti-India chants were shouted was "not legitimate political discourse" but rather targeted hostility toward a hardworking diaspora community.
She also called for accountability under the law for acts of intimidation and harassment, along with a renewed commitment to equal protection for all Americans regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or national origin.
"We will not cower before those who use destruction, hatred and intimidation under the false pretense of free expression," Nath said, adding that Indian Americans' heritage and contributions to the United States are permanent.
Nath concluded by urging Americans to reject hate in all forms, saying that attacks on one community ultimately weaken the nation. "America is strongest when every citizen can live, worship and celebrate their heritage without fear or intimidation," she said.
Discover more at New India Abroad.
Leave A Comment
Related
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login