TULSI GABBARD
Why Her Ties to Hindu Nationalism Makes Her a National Security Threat
DENY TULSI AS D.N.I
TULSI GABBARD
Why Her Ties to Hindu Nationalism Makes Her a National Threat!
DENY TULSI AS DNI
TULSI GABBARD
Why Her Ties to Hindu Nationalism Makes Her a National Threat!
DENY TULSI AS DNI
Tulsi Gabbard, the former U.S. Representative from Hawaii and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, is a controversial and nebulous figure in American politics. From endorsing U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders as the progressive choice in 2016 to endorsing Donald Trump in 2024, Gabbard has proven a political chameleon whose principles and allegiances are malleable.
Background on Hindutva
Hindu nationalism, also known as Hindutva, is a political ideology that seeks to define Indian culture and identity in terms of Hindu supremacist values and beliefs.
The primary organization promoting this ideology is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), founded in 1925. The RSS and its affiliated organizations, collectively known as the Sangh Parivar, advocate for the primacy of Hinduism in India and often promote discrimination and organize violence against religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the political wing of the Sangh Parivar. Modi himself has a long history with the RSS, having been a full-time worker (pracharak) for the organization before entering politics. Other major Sangh Parivar affiliates include the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP, the religious wing) and Sewa Bharati (the charitable wing).
American Sangh Parivar Outfits
- Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS, the U.S. wing of the RSS)
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA, the U.S. wing of the VHP)
- Overseas Friends of the BJP (OFBJP, the U.S. wing of the BJP)
- Sewa International (SI, the U.S. wing of Sewa Bharati)
- Ekal Vidyalaya (an organization founded in the U.S. to provide “single-teacher” schools in India for indoctrinating schoolchildren in RSS ideology
Max yearly campaign income from U.S. Hindutva (2011-2014)
Campaign Financing by U.S. Hindutva
Gabbard’s connections to Hindu nationalist groups and figures have translated into crucial financial and political support:
Out-of-State Donations:
While serving as a U.S. representative from Hawaii, a large portion of Gabbard’s campaign contributions come from out-of-state Hindutva donors, often after keynoting Sangh Parivar events.
Fundraising Events:
Gabbard has been hosted at numerous fundraising events organized by Hindutva leaders which often generated tens of thousands of donations. These include events featuring major American Hindutva leaders like Bharat Barai, Ramesh Bhutada, and Mihir Meghani.
Tulsi Gabbard is Unfit for the Role!
National Security Implications
Compromised Leadership
Gabbard’s close ties to a foreign nationalist
movement make her unfit to lead the intelligence community, which must
remain independent of foreign influence.
Risk to Sovereignty
Allowing someone with such connections to serve as DNI could jeopardize U.S. sovereignty and endanger American citizens.
American Sangh Parivar Outfits
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
HSS, the U.S. wing of the RSS
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America
VHPA, the U.S. wing of the VHP
Overseas Friends of the BJP
OFBJP, the U.S. wing of the BJP
Sewa International
SI, the U.S. wing of Sewa Bharati
Ekal Vidyalaya
an organization founded in the U.S. to provide “single-teacher” schools in India for indoctrinating schoolchildren in RSS ideology
Background on Hindu Nationalism
Hindutva, is a political ideology that seeks to define Indian culture and identity in terms of Hindu supremacist values and beliefs.
Hindu nationalism, also known as The primary organization promoting this ideology is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), founded in 1925. The RSS and its affiliated organizations, collectively known as the Sangh Parivar, advocate for the primacy of Hinduism in India and often promote discrimination and organize violence against religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians.
