A Texas woman who claims to be running for the Texas governor election stoked fresh anti-India sentiments as she 'decided to become an Indian,' alleging that all Indians have been claiming to be just as 'American as me.' Posting an AI-generated photo of herself in Indian attire in front of a temple background, she announced her new name is Pria.
Controversial Post and Backlash
'I will be eating hamburgers at Temple and wearing shoes because I can't give up my Texan culture. I'm just as Indian as y'all, my new name proves it. In fact, we should all become Indian and grill some steaks at temple. Thanks,' Kelly wrote. The post drew major backlash from the Indian community, which has already been a target in the state. In response, Kelly added: 'You guys are getting SO offended by a joke photo of me grilling burgers which is what TEXANS do. Imagine how Texans feel about you guys not respecting it here in real life. Get off your high horse.'
Further Inflammatory Remarks
She continued: 'True Texans are raised to respect our nature and not litter. Putting milk, statues and fruit in our lakes is far more insulting to us than some stupid AI photo. Texans are tired of seeing India stores pop up on every corner, every new shopping center around here is Indian!! This isn't INDIA! It's insulting to us.' While Texas has no shortage of India-hating Americans, Kelly Smith says she is a write-in candidate for the Governor election this November. A write-in candidate is one whose name does not appear on the printed ballot, requiring voters to manually write the name.
Fundraiser and Long-Shot Campaign
She has a fundraiser campaign with only 14 donations so far, and she is aware that her contesting the election is a long shot but follows the sure-shot way on social media to gain attention—spreading anti-India hatred. 'My name is Kelly Smith, and I'm a lifelong Texan. I grew up in Cedar Hill. I believe in America, and I believe Texas belongs to Texans. Let's band together, and I will add my name to the ballot for Governor as a write-in this November. It's a long shot, but Texas is worth saving,' her fundraiser says.
