Dallas has become Pakistan, American MP’s statement created ruckus, Lance Gooden in news due to his wife of Indian origin.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Republican MP regarding Dallas city of Texas state of America Lance Gooden has given such a controversial statement, which has shocked not only the local people but also the expatriate community. Gooden has compared Dallas to Pakistan, after which he is being accused of racism and prejudice. Interestingly, Lance Gooden’s wife herself is of Indian origin, due to which this matter has become even more a topic of discussion.

What is the whole matter?

Commenting on the demographics and changing culture of Dallas during a recent event, Lance Gooden said that parts of the city no longer feel like America. “Dallas has now turned into Pakistan,” he said. Gooden’s gesture was towards the increasing number of immigrants in Dallas and the cultural change there. As soon as the video of his statement went viral on social media, people started criticizing him sharply.

Voices of protest: “This is an insult to diversity”

Local leaders and human rights organizations of Dallas have expressed strong objection to this statement of the MP.

cultural diversity: Dallas and its surrounding areas (such as Plano and Frisco) are known for their diversity, with large numbers of Indians, Pakistanis, and people of other Asian descent who contribute to the economy.

Political reaction: Leaders of the opposition Democratic Party say that using such language by an MP amounts to spreading hatred between communities.

Wife’s ‘Indian connection’ and trolling on social media

lance gooden’s wife Maggie Gooden Is of Indian origin. As soon as the MP’s statement went viral, social media users started cornering him citing his wife’s background.

Netizens’ question is, how can a person whose own family is of South Asian origin have such a narrow view towards immigrants?

Many people have termed this as a statement given for ‘cheap political gains’.

MP’s clarification?

No formal apology has been issued by Lance Gooden’s office yet, but his supporters argue that the purpose of his statement was to draw attention to the increasing illegal immigration in the city and the challenges associated with it.