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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
'Should be deported': Vivek Ramaswamy's anniversary post faces racist backlash
A heartwarming anniversary post for his wife by Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy was bombarded with racist and anti-immigrant comments by X users over his views on the H-1B programme. Both Ramaswamy, who had put his hat in the ring for the US presidential polls but withdrew from the race, and his wife Dr Apoorva have their roots in backlash came as Ramaswamy, in a lengthy anniversary post, recalled how he met his wife at a college party. The couple, who have been married for 10 years, are parents to two children - Karthik and the fall of 2011, I met a brilliant medical student named Apoorva and asked her out on a first date - to head west for a weekend and hike Flattop Mountain in the Rockies. She accepted. We got within striking distance of the summit when a blizzard hit," Ramaswamy, whose parents migrated to the US from Kerala, said. "I was foolishly stubborn about still making it, when she grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye, and said we had a lifetime ahead to come back and finish it. 14 years and two kids later, we finally made it back to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary this weekend. Grateful for the love of my life and every day of our journey together," Ramaswamy, who is running to be the governor of Ohio, the post, Ramaswamy shared two pictures of the couple, one present and the other of 2014, during their hike at the Rockies.'GO BACK TO INDIA'However, the biotech entrepreneur and Donald Trump loyalist was viciously trolled by social media users due to his Indian roots. Several users commented on his post with the caption, "Go back to India".Another comment said, "When is your dad getting deported?" A third user tweeted, "The beauty of the whiteness destroyed by brown". "We would rather you go back to India and explore the hiking trails there," another top post backlash stems from Ramaswamy's changing views on H-1B immigrant visas, most of which is cornered by Indian nationals. While the Republican leader has previously batted for more foreign workers in US companies, he has since voiced his opposition to the H-1B program, stating that it required major social media users, latching on to his previous remarks, have alleged that Ramaswamy would favour H-1B hiring if he were to become Ohio governor, based on the perception that "Indians hire Indians".Must Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'When is your dad getting deported?' Vivek Ramaswamy trolled as he posts anniversary photo with Apoorva
Vivek Ramaswamy was viciously trolled for his Indian origin once again as he posted a photo with his wife on their anniversary. Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy was viciously trolled as he made a long anniversary post for wife Dr Apoorva taking a journey down memory lane about how they met each other, proposed and got married. "Apoorva, is that an American name?" one angry comment read. "You're both going back to India," another wrote. "Who's falling for this tour of let's pretend to be American?" a third user commented. "When is your dad getting deported?" read one of the top comments. — irishrygirl (@irishrygirl) "In the fall of 2011, I met a brilliant medical student named Apoorva & asked her out on a first date - to head west for a weekend & hike Flattop Mountain in the Rockies. She accepted. We got within striking distance of the summit when a blizzard hit. I was foolishly stubborn about still making it, when she grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye, & said we had a lifetime ahead to come back and finish it. 14 years & two kids later, we finally made it back to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary this weekend. Grateful for the love of my life & every day of our journey together," Ramaswamy posted with two photos 14 years before and after. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Entrevista exclusiva: a verdade sobre o magnésio que ninguém te contou AlwaysFit Undo But the comment section turned into hatred-filled space for Ramaswamy because of his Indian origin. Vivek Ramaswamy was born in Cincinnati to Indian immigrants and the Ohio governor hopeful wears his Indian origin as a badge of honor despite the backlash. In 2023, he declared his campaign for the presidency though he later suspended it and supported Donald Trump. Ramaswamy's father V Ganapathy Ramaswamy, a National Instuture of Technology Calicut graduate, worked as an engineer and a patent attorney at General Electric. His mother Geetha Ramaswamy, a graduate of Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, worked as a geriatric psychiatrist. Vivek once revealed that his mother became a US citizen after his birth but his father still has the Indian passport and he never took the US citizenship test.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Go Back To India": Amid H-1B Visa Row, Vivek Ramaswamy's Anniversary Post For Wife Met With Racist Remarks
Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy recently shared a heartfelt post for his wife, Apoorva, on their 10th wedding anniversary. However, amid growing tensions around the H-1B visa program in the US, the celebratory post was met with a series of racist and anti-immigrant comments from X users. In his post, Mr Ramaswamy shared the story of his first date with his wife, Apoorva. Sharing two photos - one taken during the couple's first date and the other during their recent outing, he mentioned that he met his wife, a smart medical student, in 2011. He asked her out on a first date, and then they headed for a weekend and hiked Flattop Mountain in the Rockies. "We got within striking distance of the summit when a blizzard hit. I was foolishly stubborn about still making it, when she grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye, & said we had a lifetime ahead to come back and finish it. 14 years & two kids later, we finally made it back to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary this weekend. Grateful for the love of my life & every day of our journey together," Mr Ramaswamy wrote. In the fall of 2011, I met a brilliant medical student named Apoorva & asked her out on a first date - to head west for a weekend & hike Flattop Mountain in the Rockies. She accepted. We got within striking distance of the summit when a blizzard hit. I was foolishly stubborn… — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) May 26, 2025 The post quickly sparked racist backlash online, with many users asking the couple to "go back to India". "We would rather you go back to India and explore the hiking trails there please," commented one user. "Don't you have mountains in your home country?" wrote another. "You should be deported," said a third user. "Why do you both look 3-4 shades lighter? You didn't bleach your skin, did you?" asked another. The backlash and discriminatory comments highlight Mr Ramaswamy's ongoing entanglement in the H-1B visa row. Even though he has publicly criticised the H-1B visa program, critics online have accused him of favouring the very system because of his Indian identity. Notably, there has been an intense debate over the H-1B visa and its job market impact on American citizens ever since Donald Trump was re-elected as the US President. While the hard right argues that the H-1B visa holders "take away American jobs" and are a "threat to Western civilisation", Mr Trump and his top officials have backed the H-1B programme saying "America needs talented people" so that world's top talent lives and works in the US and help the country stay ahead of the global curve on technology, research and health care.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
'Go back to India': Vivek Ramaswamy's anniversary post for wife targeted by racist H-1B backlash
Indian-origin entrepreneur and former DOGE member Vivek Ramaswamy's heartfelt post celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary was marred by a wave of racist and anti-immigration remarks, highlighting growing tensions around the H-1B visa program in the US. In the post, Ramaswamy shared the story of his first date with his wife, Apoorva, along with pictures of the couple. 'In the fall of 2011, I met a brilliant medical student named Apoorva & asked her out on a first date—to head west for a weekend & hike Flattop Mountain in the Rockies. She accepted. We got within striking distance of the summit when a blizzard hit. I was foolishly stubborn about still making it, when she grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye, & said we had a lifetime ahead to come back and finish it. 14 years & two kids later, we finally made it back to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary this weekend,' he wrote, alongside photos of the couple at the mountain. However, the post quickly drew racist backlash. Several commenters told the couple to 'go back to India' and mocked their presence in the US. One wrote, 'We would rather you go back to India and explore the hiking trails there,' while another said, 'You weren't built for winter weather.' A third snarky remark asked, 'Don't you have mountains in your home country?' Ramaswamy is the second prominent Indian-origin figure in recent weeks, after Walmart CTO Suresh Kumar, to face racist attacks online amid increasing outrage around immigration and foreign workers. Ironically, Ramaswamy has publicly criticised the H-1B visa program and advocated for significant reforms. Nonetheless, critics online have accused him of favouring the very system he critiques, based on his Indian identity. The H-1B visa allows highly skilled foreign workers to live and work legally in the US. According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Indian nationals accounted for over 70% of all H-1B recipients in fiscal year 2023. The program has long been contentious, with critics arguing it undercuts American jobs.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vivek Ramaswamy Hit With Racist Remarks Over Note For Wife Apoorva: ‘Looking 3-4 Shades Lighter'
Last Updated: Vivek Ramaswamy shared pictures from 2014 and 2025 to celebrate his decade-old journey with wife Apoorva. What initially appeared to be an anniversary post turned into a controversy for entrepreneur and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy. On Tuesday, May 27, the Indian-origin politician shared a heartfelt post for his wife, Apoorva, marking their 10th wedding anniversary. In the post, Ramaswamy recalled their decade-old journey, including the most memorable hike at the Rockies. He also shared before and after pictures from 2014 and 2025, showing the couple at the same point. 'In the fall of 2011, I met a brilliant medical student named Apoorva & asked her out on a first date – to head west for a weekend & hike Flattop Mountain in the Rockies. She accepted. We got within striking distance of the summit when a blizzard hit. I was foolishly stubborn about still making it when she grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye, & said, we have a lifetime ahead to come back and finish it," Ramaswamy wrote in the caption. In the fall of 2011, I met a brilliant medical student named Apoorva & asked her out on a first date – to head west for a weekend & hike Flattop Mountain in the Rockies. She accepted. We got within striking distance of the summit when a blizzard hit. I was foolishly stubborn… — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) May 26, 2025 Noting that they have been together for 14 years—now married and with two kids—the Indian-origin Republican added, 'We finally made it back to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary this weekend. Grateful for the love of my life & every day of our journey together." The post quickly grabbed the internet's attention as many took to the comment section and shared love for the couple's journey. One wrote, 'You know you got the right woman when she, on the first date, states you've got a lifetime to look forward to!" while another added, 'That's so amazing. Wonderful photos." The backlash comes against the backdrop of Vivek Ramaswamy's commentary on H-1B visas. In December last year, Ramaswamy emphasised why companies need more foreign workers. Even though Ramaswamy has voiced his opposition against the H-1B programme, stating that it needs major reforms like a meritocratic system, many slammed the Republican for wanting to replace Americans with Indians. Currently, Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor in the state of Ohio. First Published:
