Indian-American public health leader Dr Nirav Shah, Democrat and former Maine CDC director, has launched a historic campaign to become Governor of Maine, vowing to fight back against bullies and rising anti-Indian racism online. Shah told Hindustan Times that if elected, he would not only be the sole Indian-American governor in office nationwide but also challenge Donald Trump’s policies head-on, focusing his campaign on empathy, resilience, and standing up for marginalized voices.