"Indian-American Woman Charged with Terror Threats Against Bakersfield City Council"

Indian American Riddhi Patel's anti-Israel protest at a Bakersfield City Council meeting turned violent as she threatened to "murder" city officials, leading to her arrest on 18 felony charges. Her controversial speech, invoking Mahatma Gandhi and Chaitra Navratri while making threats, sparked widespread condemnation from Indian Americans and internet users, who labeled her a "Hinduphobe" and criticized her anti-Israel rhetoric. The Hindu American Foundation and Asha Jadeja Motwani were among those denouncing her actions, while online comments expressed outrage and concern over the impact of her behavior on the Indian community.