India, April 5 -- An Indian-American congressional candidate has managed to displease both Indians and Americans with an innocuous campaign video where he addressed voters in Hindi. Jay Vaingankar announced his campaign for Congress in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District earlier this year.

A few days ago, he shared a campaign video urging the desi community in New Jersey to register to vote as Democrats on Election Day, which will fall on June 2. Vaingankar, a former Biden administration official, addressed the desi community in Hindi.

"Aapko pata hai, hum desi community New Jersey ke sabse bade communities mein se ek hain," he said in the clip that has sparked a storm on social media. "Mera naam Jay Vaingankar hai aur main June 2n...