A row erupted after Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for Ohio governor, and his wife Apoorva Ramaswamy introduced their newborn daughter Savithri in a campaign advertisement. The video showed the couple’s children meeting their new sister while Vivek kissed the baby.
The advertisement focused on Ramaswamy’s commitment to Ohio families, safe communities, good schools, and giving every family a fair chance at economic security. Apoorva Ramaswamy appeared in the ad for the first time, shrugging off criticism that the video could attract trolling. “Bringing a new baby home puts everything into perspective. I am Apoorva Ramaswamy. Nothing means more to my husband Vivek than being a father. He knows Ohio families are working hard but are falling behind. Like every parent, he wants safe communities, great schools and a state where hard work means you can afford your home, your groceries, your future. Vivek is running for Governor to give every family a fair shot at a better life so Ohio's future stays right here,” the advertisement said.
