Author: Pieter Friedrich

Quaid Saifee of Detroit, Michigan, donated $1,000 to US lawmaker Shri Thanedar’s re-election campaign, only to realize his mistake upon discovering Thanedar’s support for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As a Muslim businessman, Saifee felt uncomfortable with Thanedar’s alignment with Modi, prompting him to demand the return of his donation. The connection between American politicians and Hindu nationalist groups is raising concerns among voters, especially Indian-Americans. Figures like Raja Krishnamoorthi, Aruna Miller, and Vivek Ramaswamy have faced criticism for their associations with Hindutva organizations. In the 2024 election cycle, Bhavini Patel’s unsuccessful challenge to US lawmaker Summer Lee highlighted the…