Who are the three outspoken Hindu MPs that Donald Trump has selected for important cabinet positions?

The appointment of Vivek Ramaswamy and Kash Patel to Donald Trump's cabinet is viewed as a significant victory for India.

Here's why Donald Trump's upcoming cabinet is being heralded as a significant victory for India: his 2.0 cabinet includes a number of congressmen of Indian descent, some of whom have generated controversy due to their vocal religious views in addition to their political qualifications.

Kash Patel, a 44-year-old Gujarati Trump supporter, is one of the most recent arrivals. In addition to Patel, individuals like as Vivek Ramaswamy and Tulsi Gabbard have drawn notice for their outspoken adherence to their Hindu heritage.

Tulsi Gabbard is appointed director of national intelligence by Trump.

Despite not being directly related to India, Tulsi Gabbard's strong affinity for Hinduism—specifically, the teachings of the Hare Krishna philosophy—has been a defining characteristic of who she is. She has always been outspoken about her beliefs and is frequently spotted praying and reciting bhajans. During her deployment in Iraq, she brought the Bhagavad Gita with her, and in 2016, she swore her oath of office while holding the holy book.

Gabbard prioritized promoting better U.S.-India ties while serving as a representative, promising to spearhead initiatives to back Prime Minister Modi's appeal to the U.N. and to speak out strongly for India's interests in Congress.

Vivek Ramaswamy is chosen by Trump for DOGE.

Trump appointed former presidential candidate and supporter Vivek Ramaswamy to head his new Department of Government Efficiency, alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. "I'm Hindu, and I'm proud of that," Ramaswamy said with pride when asked about his religious affiliation. I don't apologize for standing for it. I think my faith will make me more determined to protect religious freedom. Although Ramaswamy acknowledges his Hindu cultural heritage, he frequently places more emphasis on universal principles than on particular religious beliefs, emphasizing that his faith would not compromise his obedience to the law if he were given a significant position.

Trump appoints Kash Patel to lead the FBI

Donald Trump sparked uproar on November 1st when he nominated Kash Patel to succeed Christopher Wray as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, subject to Senate approval. Patel, who is well-known for his ardent support of Trump and the "drain the swamp" movement, has also made no secret of his support for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, claiming that Western narratives fail to recognize its historical significance.

He criticized American media for ignoring the temple's centuries-old roots in favor of recent happenings. Whether you're Muslim or Hindu, you should know that there was a Hindu temple there dedicated to one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon in 1500. It was destroyed, and for the past 500 years, people have been working to restore it. Conveniently, Washington establishments missed this aspect of history," he said in February.

Trump has also proposed Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who is of Indian descent, to be the director of the National Institutes of Health. Despite his connections to Kolkata, Bhattacharya has not been explicit about his religious beliefs. Indian-American Hindu Usha Chilukri Vance, who is married to the future vice president, will also serve as the second lady in Trump's White House.