Indian-American Candidate Asked To Quit Congressional Race

Monday, 10 March 2014, 17:23 IST
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The PAC was formed by Indian-American businessman Shalli Kumar, a supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Endorsed by former House speaker Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, a 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination aspirant, and former 8th District Congressman Joe Walsh, Goel said she has no control over the IAFF organization.

"I cannot account on anybody else's actions," Goel said. "I cannot tell you, because I do not know where the PAC is."

However, Cook County Republican Chairman Aaron Del Mar said he's seen enough. He wants Goel to drop out of the race.

"I felt Ms. Goel needs to step out of the race," Del Mar was quoted as saying. "Her behaviour regarding this campaign has been unbecoming of a GOP (Republican) congressional candidate."

"One person's opinion means nothing to me," Goel said, according to WLS TV.

One of the founders of the Indian Americans of Freedom said the organization is a social organization and not a political action committee.

There is a complaint on file with the Federal Elections Commission regarding the group's activities during this campaign.
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Source: IANS