‘Illegal alien Indian Hindu family’: Vivek Ramaswamy sparks controversy after introducing newborn Savitri in campaign video

A quarrel broke out afterwards Vivek RamaswamyApoorva Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, and his wife, Apoorva Ramaswamy, feature their newborn daughter, Savithri, in a campaign ad. The video shows the couple’s children meeting their new sister, with Vivek kissing the child.The ad focuses on Ramaswamy’s commitment to Ohio families, safe communities, great schools and equitable opportunities to provide every family with economic security. Apoorva Ramaswamy, who appears in the ad for the first time, brushed off criticism that the video could attract trolls. The ad reads: “Bringing home a newborn puts everything into perspective. I am Apurva Ramaswamy. Nothing is more important to my husband, Vivek, than being a father. He knows that Ohio families are working hard but falling behind. Like everyone As a parent, he wants safe communities, great schools and a state where working hard means you can afford housing, groceries and a future. Vivek is running for governor so every family has a fair chance at a better life so Ohio’s future is here.”Following the release, controversial comments appeared on X. Eric Jonathan Brewer, a self-described investigative journalist, writes: “Another descendant of illegal immigrants has become a ‘birthright’ U.S. citizen in Ohio. Vadakanchery Ganapathy Ramaswamy and Geetha Ramaswamy’s illegal Indian Hindu family lineage is growing. 1 God, Ohio, has grown by 33 residents.”Indian-American political commentator Mehek Cook responded to Brewer, defending Ramaswamy’s family and criticizing racial and religious targeting. “There is a clear distinction between legal immigrants and illegal immigrants who assimilate, contribute and build in the United States. Attacking someone’s race, creed, and family is hate. If success and assimilation offend you, that says it all. God bless you,” Cook wrote.Cook also shared her own reaction to the campaign video, praising the family and Ohio’s future: “We have a bright future in Ohio. Congratulations to Vivek GRamaswamy and Apoorva on welcoming their daughter. As a father of three, Vivek clearly knows what is at stake and no one will fight harder for our children and the next generation of Ohioans.”