Even so, Jindal’s electoral success is a source of community pride. And given the size and affluence of the Indian-American community, the smart would bet that there will soon be other Bobby Jindals rising to positions of political prominence.
Jindal’s first comments to supporters following his victory touched not on his election triumph, but on the state university’s football win over an arch rival earlier in the day. In this understanding of what most voters actually care about, he truly demonstrated his American roots. And that’s why he won.
The writer is director of the Asia Programme at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington D.C.
Epaper
Newsletter
Stocks
Weather
Horoscope
