Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Ohio Solicitor General Faces Online Criticism After Appointment
Mathura Sridharan, who has Indian heritage, is now Ohio's top lawyer.
But some people have been mean to her online because she wears a bindi, a traditional mark.
The state's Attorney General, Dave Yost, says she is great at her job and very smart.
Her job is to argue for Ohio in important court cases, including the Supreme Court.
Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin attorney, appointed as Ohio's Solicitor General.
Her appointment led to online abuse, primarily related to her wearing a bindi.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost praised Sridharan as "brilliant" and "exceptionally qualified".
She will represent the state in significant appellate cases.
The appointment was announced on July 31.
- Who
- Mathura Sridharan and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
- What
- Appointment of Mathura Sridharan as Ohio's Solicitor General and subsequent online backlash.
- When
- Announced on July 31.
- Where
- Ohio, United States.
- Why
- Online criticism due to her Indian origin and bindi.
Critics
Supporters
Cultural Background
Critics
Criticize her for wearing a bindi.
Supporters
The bindi is part of her culture.
- Position
- Ohio's Solicitor General
- Appointee
- Mathura Sridharan
- Origin
- Indian-origin
- Criticism
- Online abuse
- Defended By
- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
