Washington: A historic event called the Hindu-American Summit for Political Engagement is set to take place at the US Capitol on June 14. Organized by Americans4Hindus political Action committee in collaboration with over 20 other diaspora bodies, the summit aims to address the concerns of the Hindu community before lawmakers. It will be attended by approximately 130 Indian American leaders representing 20 Hindu and Indian organizations from various states such as Florida, New York, Boston, Texas, Chicago, and California.
The summit comes at a time when Hindu Americans feel the need to strengthen their political engagement. While they have thrived in various aspects across the country, the community believes that they are lagging behind politically. Recent developments, such as attempts to introduce caste-based discrimination in California, have raised concerns. Dr Romesh Japra, a prominent cardiologist from California, expressed his belief that organizations like Equality Labs and CARE are working towards dismantling Hinduism.
To address these challenges, Hindu American leaders are gathering at the US Capitol to present their cases to Congressional leaders. The summit is expected to feature several Congressional speakers, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who will deliver the keynote address. Indian American lawmakers and leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties will also participate.
One of the key objectives of the summit is to establish the first-ever Hindu Caucus in the House of Representatives. This caucus will work towards safeguarding the interests of Hindu Americans and promoting Hindu principles and values. Additionally, the Hindu American community aims to endorse and support Congressional leaders who are aligned with their concerns, including Hindu phobia, Hindu hate, and immigration-related issues.
The Hindu American Summit has gained support from numerous organizations, including the American Hindu Coalition, Federation of Indian Americans, Hindu Swyamsevak Sangha, Sewa International, and the World Hindu Council of America, among others.
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