Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:59am on 14 Jul 2025,Monday International
A billboard in New York’s Times Square urges residents to “flee” Democrat Zohran Mamdani’s “socialist” politics and move to Ohio, where Indian-origin Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor. Sponsored by VPAC, the $50,000 ad contrasts Mamdani’s leftist stance with Ramaswamy’s conservative message. “Capitalism defeats socialism,” Ramaswamy posted on X. Both politicians, of Indian descent, are rising figures in their parties. VPAC strategist Andy Surabian said Ohio offers “freedom and prosperity.” Mamdani’s campaign has not responded. This comes weeks after Ramaswamy criticized right-wing attacks on Indian-origin figures like Mamdani and Usha Vance, wife of US vice-president JD Vance. (PC: NDTV)
