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FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Backlash for Diwali Greetings
WASHINGTON D.C. – FBI Director Kash Patel, the first Indian-American to lead the agency, is facing online criticism after posting Diwali greetings on social media. Patel, who took office earlier this year and was sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita, posted a simple message wishing everyone a “Happy Diwali,” celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
While many welcomed the message, it triggered a wave of hostile responses from some users, some users accusing Patel of promoting “foreign gods” in America, suggesting that the festival was not a “thing here”. Some comments went further, with calls for the deportation of Hindus.
This isn’t the first time Patel has faced scrutiny. Last month, a handwritten note he displayed during a Congressional hearing on political violence went viral. The note, featuring motivational phrases, sparked debate about Patel’s approach to the hearing.
The backlash over the Diwali greeting highlights the cultural and political tensions that persist in the United States, even as Indian-origin individuals achieve prominent positions in public life.
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