On Saturday (4), six Indian Americans were sworn in as members of the United States House of Representatives, marking a groundbreaking moment for the Indian-American community.
This group, informally known as the ‘Samosa Caucus,’ symbolizes the growing political influence of Indian-origin Americans in the United States. Raja Krishnamoorthi coined the term to represent Indian-origin members in Congress, which has now grown to six.
The newly formed caucus includes Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Jeremy Cooney, and Shri Thanedar. All six lawmakers, members of the Democratic Party, cast their votes for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in the House Speakership election.
Together, their collective presence signifies the largest-ever representation of Indian-Americans in the US House, a significant milestone for this minority community.
Ami Bera, the most senior member of the group, was sworn in for the seventh consecutive term as the representative of California’s 7th Congressional District. Reflecting on the growth of Indian-American representation in Congress, he remarked:
“When I was first sworn in twelve years ago, I was the sole Indian-American Member of Congress and only the third in US history. Now, our coalition is six-strong! I am excited to welcome even more Indian-Americans to the halls of Congress in the years to come!”
Bera’s leadership and extensive experience make him a guiding force for the ‘Samosa Caucus’ and an inspiration for aspiring Indian-American politicians.
Suhash Subramaniam, the newest Indian-American to join the US House of Representatives, represents Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. He shared his excitement about stepping into his new role with a heartfelt message:
“First day of work! Honoured to be sworn into the #119th Congress, and excited to get to work to deliver results for VA10.”
His post on X (formerly Twitter) featured a picture with his family and House Speaker Mike Johnson, symbolizing the personal and professional significance of the moment Read More….
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