Newly elected President Donald Trump’s appointment of Tulsi Gabbard, the first non-Indian Hindu leader, as director of the US National Intelligence Agency is being seen as a sign of a major change in traditional American politics.
Gabbard, who has deep faith in the traditions and customs of Hindu religion, has not only been a strong supporter of deepening the existing strategic relations between India and America, but has also been openly talking about Hindu interests from time to time. Under his leadership, cooperation against terrorism between India and America is likely to increase. However, cooperation between the two countries is continuously increasing in this field.
Tulsi Gabbard’s mother, Carol Gabbard, born in American Samoa (America’s possession island located in the South Pacific Ocean), was inclined towards Hinduism. They have given Hindu names to their children. By the time he reached adolescence, Tulsi completely accepted Hinduism.
He has served the Army National Guard for two decades. Gabbard entered politics at the age of 21. She became a Hindu member of the House of Representatives for the first time. After this, when she was selected in Congress, she took oath by placing her hand on Geeta. In an interview he had described Geeta as his lifeline.
Came out as a staunch supporter of President Trump
The Democrat Party also submitted a claim for the post of President in the year 2020. But when it became clear that Kamala Harris would be made the representative from the Democrat Party, she backed down. Later she came forward as a staunch supporter of President Trump.
On Trump’s appointment of her as the head of America’s National Intelligence Agency, Gabbard said late on Wednesday night, “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for the security, defense and freedom of the American people as a member of your cabinet.” , President Donald Trump.
Gabbard advocated giving special priority to relations with India
Gabbard has in the past always advocated giving special priority to relations with India. On many occasions he has openly supported India’s interests. When India presented the proposal to celebrate International Yoga Day in the United Nations, Gabbard was the first to support it. Later, Gabbard also met Modi during his visit to America and also presented him Geeta.
When Hindu religious places were attacked in America, he protested against it. Recently, when he raised his voice on the internet media regarding the attacks on temples in Bangladesh. Tulsi also has very strong views against Pakistan and the terrorist organizations supported by it.
It should be noted that America’s new NSA Mike Waltz also has similar views regarding Pakistan’s terrorist connections. It is understood that the new NSA and the new Director (American Intelligence) can put pressure on Pakistan to stay away from terrorism.