‘Jai Shri Krishna’: Kash Patel’s Indian moments at FBI confirmation have desis erupt with pride

A video showing Kash Patel, Donald Trump's FBI pick, touching his parents' feet at the hearing has amazed people

Updated on: Jan 31, 2025, 10:00:45 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Kash Patel is gaining lots of praise on social media for his “sanskaar” after he was spotted touching his parents’ feet at his FBI confirmation hearing. The Indian-origin lawyer, born to Gujarati parents, is US President Donald Trump's FBI nominee.

Kash Patel, the former prosecutor and Trump’s current pick for FBI chief, faced a five-hour hearing. (REUTERS)

“This is love - surely this is for the first time that anyone inside that Congressional hearing chamber touched anyone’s feet to pay his/her respects… notice how Kash Patel touched feet of his parents as soon as he entered for his confirmation hearing! Sanskaar!” an X user wrote while posting a video.

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In the video, the lawyer is seen bowing down to touch the feet of two people. HT.com could not independently verify the video.

Take a look at the viral clip here:

Social media reacts:

An individual said, “Never forget your roots.” Another added, “Well brought up. That's why I like Gujaratis. They greet each other with Jai Shri Krishna always.” A third added, “Wow. I didn’t think I could love him anymore. His parents must be so proud!!”

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Kash Patel’s traditional greeting:

Another moment from the hearing involving his parents also touched people’s hearts. It was when Patel said ‘Jai Shri Krishna’ while introducing his parents. According to a video shared on X, which HT.com could not independently verify, Patel said, “I'd like to welcome my father, Pramod, and my mother, Anjana, who are sitting here today. They travelled here from India. My sister, Nisha, is also here. She also travelled across the oceans just to be with me. It means the world that you guys are here. Jai Shri Krishna.”

Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the nominee to lead the FBI. During this, he answered questions on the bureau's proposed overhaul and his loyalty to President Donald Trump.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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