Lalit K Jha Washington, June 16 : Key supporters of charismatic Indian-American Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal have set up a political action committee to facilitate a possible 2012 presidential bid and aim to raise USD 60 million in funds.
"Jindal for President Draft Council Inc filed corporation papers last month with the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office," local newspaper The Advocate reported.
However, media reported that Jindal is not involved in the effort and his Press Secretary maintained that the Governor does not support it.
The 38-year-old Republican is seen as a major contender to challenge Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential elections. However, Jindal has repeatedly said that he does not wish to enter the race for the White House and would rather concentrate on Louisiana.
Among the names involved with the committee are Southern University physics professor Rama Mohanty, Dan Kyle, treasurer of Republican party in Louisiana and Ram Bhatia, who is the uncle of Jindal's wife Supriya.
The Times Picagune reported though Jindal is aware of the operations of the committee, but is not directly involved.
"The Governor does not support this effort. This is a distraction from the critical issues that we face and the governor will not be involved in any capacity," Jindal's Press Secretary Kyle Plotkin told The Advocate. Ze
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