Indians in Dallas is once again in the spotlight, and not for good reasons. In Irving, a couple of masked protesters were recently seen holding a placard that read “Reject Foreign Demons” and “Jesus Christ is Lord,” taking a direct dig at immigrants, including H1B visa workers. The incident has sparked conversations about how the Indian community is being perceived in the U.S.
The Indian, especially Telugu, community in Dallas has been making headlines for its overenthusiastic displays – from loud movie celebrations to lavish public events. Even recent Diwali festivities in the U.S. drew criticism for being over the top and disruptive. In a few shocking cases, Diwali firecrackers reportedly caused fires that damaged American homes.
It’s time for the community to reflect. Indians in the U.S. cannot afford to repeat the same behavior they often get away with in India. The growing resentment is a clear sign that change is needed, and it might already be too late to ignore.
