Krishnakant Patel, uncle of newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel, expressed immense pride in his nephew’s achievement, emphasizing the significance of Patel taking his oath on the Bhagavad Gita, which reflects his commitment to preserving Indian culture abroad. Speaking to ANI, he mentioned Kash’s roots in Bhadran village and noted their long absence of communication, which he plans to rectify soon. During his swearing-in, Kash Patel highlighted the “American Dream,” asserting it remains alive through his journey as a first-generation Indian. His family supported him during the ceremony, underscoring his connection to both his heritage and new role.
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Krishnakant Patel, the uncle of Kash Patel, shared his pride and joy concerning his nephew’s new role as FBI Director, emphasizing the importance of Patel’s oath-taking ceremony. In an interview with the news agency ANI, Krishnakant stated that Patel’s choice to take the oath with his hand on the Bhagavad Gita is significant, as it demonstrates his commitment to preserving his cultural heritage.
“I want to emphasize that he took his oath on the Bhagavad Gita, which signifies that he will uphold his Indian culture while abroad. That is truly remarkable,” he remarked.
Krishnakant Patel also informed ANI that he manages their ancestral property in Bhadran village.
“My village is located in Bhadran, Anand district. He owns a house in Bhadran village. Kash Patel’s father, Raman Bhai Patel, is my brother,” he noted.
He mentioned that he would reach out to Patel soon, as they have not spoken in a while. The uncle expressed immense happiness regarding Kash Patel’s new position.
“I found out just yesterday that he has been appointed the FBI director. I am very pleased about it. We haven’t been in touch for some time, but we will connect now,” he added.
Kash Patel, the recently appointed Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), honored his Indian heritage while celebrating the grandeur of the ‘American Dream’ during his swearing-in ceremony on Friday (local time).
Interestingly, Patel took his oath on the Bhagavad Gita, with his girlfriend and family by his side, while other family members were seated in the front row.
“Anyone who believes the American Dream is dead, look right here. You’re hearing from a first-generation Indian kid who is about to lead the law enforcement community in the greatest nation on God’s Earth,” Patel stated during his remarks following the swearing-in ceremony.
The term ‘American Dream’ typically refers to the notion that anyone can achieve success through hard work in the United States.
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