Comedian Alex Stein Escalates Anti-Indian Rhetoric at Irving City Council Meeting
Following his controversial appearance at the Plano City Council meeting where he mocked Hindu traditions, comedian Alex Stein has now targeted the Indian and Hindu communities during an Irving City Council session. This time, Stein abandoned any pretense of comedic role-play and presented himself as what he described as an angry American citizen who is deeply troubled by the demographic changes he perceives in Texas cities.
Inflammatory Remarks About Indian Immigration and Culture
Stein, who claims to work in Irving and expressed affection for the city where the Dallas Cowboys once played, launched into a tirade about what he termed a 'chemical warfare' affecting his senses. He specifically complained about body odor, asserting without evidence that Indian people do not use deodorant and that his nose was being violated by their presence.
The comedian then recounted an anecdote about an Uber driver who allegedly mispronounced 'Valley Ranch' as 'Bali Ranch,' which Stein used as evidence to support his claim that Indians have invaded Texas cities. He explicitly stated that immigration without assimilation constitutes invasion, directly targeting the Indian immigrant community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Targeting H-1B Visa Program and Indian Councilman
Stein then turned his attention to the H-1B visa program, a contentious topic in Texas technology hubs. He demanded that the city council take action to protect what he called true citizens who were born and raised in America, rather than people from Mumbai, India who bring cultural practices that he claims Americans dislike.
The hate speech reached a particularly disturbing level when Stein directly addressed Indian-origin councilman Abdul Khabeer, mispronouncing his name and asking if he was planning a hot car suicide bombing at the meeting. Abdul Khabeer is a Muslim council member who was born and raised in India before immigrating to the United States.
Social Media Response and Community Impact
After Stein shared video of his remarks on social media platforms, the comment sections quickly filled with anti-Indian sentiment. One commenter supported Stein's views by claiming that apartment complexes now resemble third-world countries and that Indians have taken over certain neighborhoods. Another commenter reminisced about living in Los Colinas during the 1990s and noted the increased Indian population in the area today.
These developments represent an escalation in Stein's public targeting of Indian and Hindu communities in Texas, moving from mockery to overt hate speech that has sparked concern among civil rights advocates and community leaders.
