Indian-American Congressional candidate Raj Goyle being called "turban topper" has triggered an outrage in the community in the US with the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) saying such remarks were "hurtful". "We join Mike Pompeo in publicly denouncing the bigoted statements against State Representative Goyle," said Nikhil Joshi,HAF co-founder and board member. "The statements made by the blogger are not only offensive and hurtful to Rep. Goyle,but also to members of all minority faith communities in the United States. "Christianity or any faith shouldn't be used as a litmus test for assessing a candidate's qualifications to run for office. Rep Goyle's faith has no bearing on his ability to serve the people of Kansas," Joshi said. "Just like his evil Muslim communist USURPER comrad [sic,Barrack Hussein Obama,This Goyle character is just another 'turban topper' we don't need in congress or any political office that deals with the US Constitution,Christianity and the United States of America!!!" a blog,which was recommended by Goyle's Republican opponent Mike Pompeo in a tweet to his followers,had said. In an effort to contain the damage,Pompe personally called Goyle yesterday to apologise while his campaign said "this was a mistake". Joshi urged the voters of the fourth Congressional district in Kansas to caste their ballots based upon the qualifications of each candidate. Both candidates should be judged on their ability to serve the state of Kansas and uphold the Constitution,he said. Earlier Robert Becker,a senior Strategist on Goyle's campaign,said Goyle has accepted the apology.
