In interview by @MuqtedarKhan, Sri Preston Kulkarni answers a softball question about his connections to #RSS by saying: "I have no connection to RSS or any foreign organizations or foreign ideologies."
Dr. Khan, ask why Kulkarni called RSS's #2 in US as "like a father to me."
Dr. Khan, ask why Kulkarni called RSS's #2 in US as "like a father to me."
Why does Sri Preston Kulkarni refuse interview with me? Is it because he knew @MuqtedarKhan interview would be falsely advertised as clearing up most controversial allegations, but actually only include single soft-ball question in 25 minute interview & zero follow-up questions?
@MuqtedarKhan throws hard-hitting questions at Sri Preston Kulkarni like "what is your favorite Indian food."
Is that how you vet a candidate? What's next? "Mr. Kulkarni, as voters go to the polls, let me ask you about an issue of great concern. How much do you like ice cream?
Is that how you vet a candidate? What's next? "Mr. Kulkarni, as voters go to the polls, let me ask you about an issue of great concern. How much do you like ice cream?
I've repeatedly contacted Sri Preston Kulkarni to request an interview. He hasn't even bothered to respond. Why? Because I won't spend the whole interview buttering him up. He wants to hold the reins of power, so he must be held accountable in order to be trusted with that positi
Here's what I would ask Sri Preston Kulkarni:
Q1: What is your involvement with the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), the international wing of the Hindu nationalist paramilitary, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)?
Q1: What is your involvement with the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), the international wing of the Hindu nationalist paramilitary, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q2: What is your response to the claim that a large percentage of your campaign funds for your first primary in 2018 came from pro-Modi and/or RSS affiliated donors?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q3: How long have you known Ramesh Bhutada?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q4: You have said that Ramesh Bhutada became like your father during your first campaign. When you launched your second campaign, he spoke from the stage and was reported as having a “strong emotional bond” with you. What is your relationship with him?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q5: You have said that the Bhutadas have “been pushing so tremendously hard” to get you elected. Why do you think they are so eager to get you elected?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q6: Vijay Pallod has talked about how he and Ramesh Bhutada helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for your campaign in the first month to “get his campaign off the ground.” Pallod is active with the Overseas Friends of the BJP and traveled to India...
... in 2014 to work to get them elected. Ramesh Bhutada worked in Houston to organize a 700-person phone bank of volunteers to call back to India and urge voters to support the BJP. What is your opinion of US citizens participating in political campaigns in India?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q7: You attended an HSS event in June 2018 where the head of HSS-North America was present and you were pictured with him. Why were you there? Have you been to other HSS events?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q8: Are you — or have you been — a member of the HSS?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q9: What is your opinion of the HSS’s relationship with the RSS?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q10: What is your opinion of the RSS?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q11: Progressive Democrat Indian-Americans in Congress like Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal have been outspoken against Hindu nationalism and about human rights concerns in India during the BJP rule. You have 14 years of foreign policy experience and are...
... running on a progressive platform. What do you have to say about the issues of Hindu nationalism and human rights in India under the BJP?
Sri Preston Kulkarni Q12: Are you hoping to be appointed to the Foreign Affairs Committee? How would you describe your foreign policy?
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