Queensland State Election: Who should Australian Hindu Indians (AHI) Vote for?

Throughout history, Hindus and the Indian diaspora have faced systematic persecution, from ancient genocides to modern-day attacks on our culture, places of worship, and values. While these acts of violence were once overt, today they often appear in more sophisticated forms—masked by political agendas, divisive rhetoric, and policies that undermine our community. The tragic lesson of history is that when we elect the wrong leaders—those who fail to stand with us or, worse, work against us—we risk allowing this persecution to continue.

This is a call to action. As Australian Hindus and Indians, we must recognise that our vote has the power to protect or endanger our community. By choosing leaders who genuinely respect and represent our values, we can safeguard our future. But if we are misled by candidates with hidden agendas or extremist ties, we risk perpetuating a cycle of discrimination and erasure. The stakes are high. This election is more than just a political choice—it’s a fight for the preservation of our identity, our rights, and our place in our Australian society.

As the discrimination against Australian Hindus and the Indian diaspora increases, this Queensland election offers a critical opportunity to protect our future. Simply having Indian heritage is not enough—we need leaders who reject extremism in any form and fairly represent all Queenslanders, respecting the rich diversity we bring to the state.

Our community, now over 70,000 strong in Queensland, is one of the fastest growing and most educated in the state. We contribute significantly to the social and economic fabric of Queensland. Yet, we have faced persecution and vilification in our places of worship. Now, political theatre is being staged at our sacred temples, with some candidates pretending to be Hindus and making false promises they never thought of when our temples were under attack. We must not be misled by these superficial gestures.

We must ask—who are backing these candidates? What are their hidden agendas? Some of these candidates have no real credibility, with records of fraud and deception. Who they hang out with when not at the temples? Were they seen with the Pakistan High Commissioner? They cannot be trusted to act in our community’s best interest.

We cannot afford to be fooled by face value. Even Ravana, a pure Brahmin, disguised himself to deceive Sita Ma.

We know the value of peace. We cannot afford any more extremism and division.

That’s why it is vital to support the following candidates who have shown they are allies of the Hindu and Indian community:

1. Jitendra Prasad – LNP (Algester) – Includes the Brisbane suburbs of Archerfield, Acacia Ridge, Algester, Parkinson, and parts of Forest Lake and Calamvale. In Logan City, it includes Forestdale and parts of Hillcrest, Browns Plains, and Regents Park.
2. Grace Grace – Labor (McConnel) – Includes the Brisbane CBD and the suburbs of New Farm, Teneriffe, Newstead, Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, Herston, Spring Hill, Petrie Terrace, and parts of Kelvin Grove.
3. Natasha Winters – LNP (Maiwar) – Includes the suburbs of Fig Tree Pocket, St Lucia, Taringa, Toowong, Auchenflower, and parts of Indooroopilly, Bardon, and Paddington.
4. Dr. Christian Rowan – LNP (Moggill) – Includes the suburbs of Kenmore, Chapel Hill, Brookfield, Pullenvale, Bellbowrie, Karana Downs, Mount Crosby, and parts of Indooroopilly.
5. Tim Nicholls – LNP (Clayfield) – Includes the suburbs of Gordon Park, Lutwyche, Windsor, Wooloowin, Albion, Clayfield, Hendra, Ascot, Hamilton, Eagle Farm, and Pinkenba, as well as Eagle Farm and Doomben racecourses, Brisbane Airport, and the industrial and port areas along the northern bank of the Brisbane River.
6. James Martin – Labor (Stretton) – Includes the suburbs of Sunnybank Hills, Runcorn, Kuraby, Stretton, Karawatha, Drewvale, and parts of Acacia Ridge and Calamvale.
7. Corrine McMillan – Labor (Mansfield) – Includes Mansfield, Wishart, Upper Mount Gravatt, Mount Gravatt East, Mackenzie, Rochedale, parts of Mount Gravatt and Carindale, and the rural areas of Burbank to the east, including Burbank temple.
8. Charise Mullen – Labor (Jordan) – Includes Gailes, Carole Park, Camira, and newer estates in Springfield, Springfield Lakes, Brookwater, and Augustine Heights. Further south, it includes Jimboomba west of Teviot Road, and larger block estates in Greenbank and New Beith.
9. Bart Mellish – Labor (Aspley) – Includes the suburbs of Bridgeman Downs, Carseldine, Aspley, and parts of Bald Hills, McDowall, Chermside West, Zillmere, and Geebung.
10. Jonty Bush – Labor (Cooper) – Includes Ashgrove, Bardon, Paddington, and Milton.

These candidates have no extremist affiliations, no dubious foreign backers, and no record of deception. Unlike those who claim to follow our dharma for political gain, these leaders genuinely act in the best interests of our community, have dealt with challenges and yet approved at the cost of their own risk, list of things for our peace-loving Australian Hindu Indian diaspora, and will help eliminate discrimination.

This election is crucial. It’s time to vote for leaders who are truly committed to protecting our heritage and values, and who will work to create a Queensland where diversity is celebrated and respected.