A US-based Hindu advocacy leader criticized the Chicago Tribune after the newspaper described the Hindu American Foundation as part of a “far-right international ideology” in a report about fundraising by Democratic Congressman and Indian-origin leader Raja Krishnamurthy.Suhag A., co-founder and executive director of the Hindu American Foundation. Shukla, reacting to X, accused the newspaper of failing to contact the organization before publishing the claim.Shukla wrote, “Hey Chicago Tribune – quick question about journalism standards.”He said: “If you’re going to label organizations like HinduAmerican as part of a ‘far-right international ideology’, maybe try contacting the organization first? Wild concept, we know.”His comments came in response to a Chicago Tribune article that examined fundraising in the Illinois Democratic primary race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Krishnamurthy is facing off against state Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton and Congress member Robin Kelly.The report highlights Krishnamurthy’s strong fundraising record and the sources of his political donations. He raised about $30.5 million between the beginning of 2025 and the end of February, according to campaign finance data cited by the newspaper. This makes him one of the highest-funding federal candidates in the United States this election cycle.The article also looked at donations from the Indian American community, which has been a major source of funding for the Congressman. Analysts cited in the report said nearly half of the money raised for Krishnamurthy’s campaigns in the run up to the 2022 election came from Indian American donors. It cited a 2025 report that described the Hindu American Foundation as part of an international far-right ideological network.Krishnamurthy rejected suggestions that donations from individuals associated with such groups would influence his policies. In response to the Tribune, he said his campaign has received support from a wide range of communities and donors.“I have received support from an extremely diverse group of people, including Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Christians and others,” he said. He added: “I have also fought to protect the rights of all groups, whether Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, non-believers or anyone else.”