Top US lawmakers have pledged to work to strengthen ties with India, which they are saying has turn out to be much more necessary given the “big threat” China is posing to the world.
Congress member Ellen Goodman Luria, addressing the Indian American group at an occasion to rejoice the Nectar of Independence, mentioned, “I serve on the Armed Services Committee and really understand how important the relationship between the United States and India is. Is.”
She represents Virginia’s second congressional district within the House of Representatives.
75 Indian American organizations have come collectively to watch the historic milestone of India’s go to since 1947. Prominent amongst these organizations are the US India Relations Council, Sewa International, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, GOPIO Silicon Valley, US India Friendship Council, and Sardar Patel Fund for Sanatan Sanskriti.
“A lot of Indian-Americans are actually representing California and I am very proud of that. We are working together,” mentioned Congresswoman Michelle Yunjoo Steele from California’s forty eighth Congressional District.
He mentioned that China is a giant risk to the world. “The only thing we really need to know is that China is a big threat… very selfishly, they want to spread and expand all over the world. They won’t be happy until the takeover,” mentioned Rip Steele So, it’s time to strengthen India-US ties. This relationship is extra necessary than ever, she mentioned.
“That’s why I work with the Indian American community in my district,” she mentioned, including that she is a member of the Indian American Caucus.
Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy, certainly one of 4 Indian Americans within the US Congress, mentioned in his deal with that India’s greatest exports are Indian Americans.
“We know all about India from the place it began and the place it’s now. We know that it’s the quickest rising main financial system on the planet. It is among the largest economies of the world. We know of its nice technological growth, nice agriculture and innovations. We are conscious of a lot progress however let me inform you about its greatest export. Its greatest export is none apart from you…Indian American.”
“We are allies and we need to remain allies and work together because there are countries that don’t want to see you succeed,” mentioned Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter.
“I am a strong supporter of India and India-US relations,” mentioned Congressman Brad Sherman, including that India is a central anchor of America’s Indo-Pacific technique. He supported CAATSA exemption for India. Sherman mentioned that given the risk posed by China, India wants to supply all choices to defend itself.
Dr. Jashwant Patel, CEO, US Indian Relations Council, Chairman of the Sardar Patel Fund for Sanatan Culture and Chairman of the Organizing Committee welcomed the visitors.
“As a community, we are proud of the significant progress we have made over the past 75 years. This includes everything from declarations in healthcare technology, human rights, sustainability, environmental health, global warming,” he mentioned Patel mentioned, “Despite our large population and resource constraints, innovation is at the forefront of what we do.”
Several eminent Indian Americas spoke on the event together with Dr Bharat Barai, Ashok Bhatt, Harish Thakkar, Narasimha Koppula, and Rakhi Israni.
“The relations between the two countries will bring peace, prosperity and security not only to our two countries, but also to many other countries. So, let’s get ready to try and contribute to the betterment of mankind,” Dr. Barai he mentioned.
A cultural program was organized on this program with performances by playback singer and Indian Idol fame Bhavya Pandit, vocalist Dr. Bharat Mohan Balvalli.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
