New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- A Republican candidate in Texas has triggered widespread outrage after releasing a video in which she burned a copy of the Holy Quran and called for Islam to be eradicated from the state.

Valentina Gomez, who is contesting from Texas' 31st Congressional District, posted the video on social media, declaring her mission was to "end Islam in Texas." She went on to urge Muslims to leave, saying, "Muslims can f*** off to any of the 57 Muslim nations."

In the campaign-style video, Gomez made inflammatory remarks, alleging that Muslim communities were threatening Christian nations. She warned, "Your daughters will be raped and your sons beheaded, unless we stop Islam once and for all," before setting a Quran on fire. The ...