Tulsi Gabbard: The Hindu-American who isn't Indian-American, and why that matters - News Summed Up

Tulsi Gabbard: The Hindu-American who isn't Indian-American, and why that matters


Follow us on Image Source : REUTERS Tulsi GabbardIn the kaleidoscope of American politics, few figures are as fascinating and unexpected as Tulsi Gabbard. Tulsi Gabbard, born in American Samoa and raised in Hawaii, is often mistaken for an Indian-American due to her Hindu faith and first name. She would go on to explain how her mother’s conversion to the Hindu faith, along with their family’s practices on reincarnation, dramatically affected the family. The faith that defines herTulsi’s Hindu identity is central to her narrative, yet it is not confined to the "Indian-American" label. So next time you hear Tulsi Gabbard’s name, remember this: She’s not just an Indian-American politician with a Hindu identity.


Source: The Hindu November 15, 2024 07:46 UTC



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