Tulsi Gabbard highlights violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and Pakistan as new U.S. intelligence chief

Tulsi Gabbard has been appointed as the new U.S. Director of National Intelligence. She is the first Hindu in Congress and has previously condemned violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and Pakistan. In 2021, Gabbard introduced a resolution addressing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing repeated attacks on the community. She also called for accountability regarding the Pakistani Army's actions during the 1971 conflict. Gabbard has a history of advocating for Hindu rights and has served as co-chair of the House of Representatives’ India Caucus, focusing on Pakistan's role in terrorism affecting India.