Indian-American Congressmen Mr. Thanedar and Raja Krishnamurthy vowed to take action against anti-India and anti-immigrant hatred in the United States, and urged Indian-Americans to play a bigger role in public life by contesting elections at all levels.Democratic lawmakers made the remarks during an event organized by the Indian American Committee to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence in Washington.Both said that the Indian-American community has become an integral part of American society and should be more strongly represented in politics.Thanedar, representing Michigan, said America has always been a country of immigrants and warned of growing hostility toward immigrant communities.
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“The hatred we have seen against immigrants across America should not be tolerated,” news agency PTI quoted Thanedar as saying.“We must demand that immigrants, their culture, and their contributions to this great country be honored every day,” he said.Calling for greater political participation, Thanedar said the community can bring about change only by entering public service.“We need to see more Indian Americans serving in our political arena at the local, state and national levels,” he said.
‘We are here to stay’
Illinois Congressman Krishnamurthy said Indian-Americans will continue to stand against anti-India and anti-Hindu hatred.Recalling the incident in which he faced demands to be deported to India, he declared, “We are here to stay. We are part of the fabric of this country. And on America’s 250th birthday, we are going to fight back.”He said that this fight will proceed against anti-India sentiments.“We are going to fight back against anti-India hatred. We are going to fight back against anti-Hindu hatred. We are going to fight against all forms of prejudice, bigotry and discrimination towards anyone,” he said.Krishnamurthy, who lost the Democratic primary for the US Senate from Illinois earlier this year, said Indian-Americans are among the most educated and most prosperous communities in the country.He said they make up about 10 percent of American doctors and own about 60 percent of the hotels and motels in the country.He urged Indians in the diaspora to contest elections for city councils, state legislatures, the US House of Representatives and the Senate, regardless of party affiliation.He said, “I don’t care whether you’re a Republican, an Independent or a Democrat. It’s time to run because the stakes couldn’t be higher. We are being tested.”Krishnamurthy’s comments come days after he warned about a rise in anti-India hate incidents in the US.In a post on X earlier this week, he cited an incident in Frisco, Texas, where a group of alleged white supremacists gathered outside City Hall, displayed anti-India messages and tore an Indian flag.According to the Congressman, the group raised slogans such as “Go back to India” and “Stop the Hindu takeover of Texas”.Calling for unity against hatred, Krishnamurthy said discrimination must be opposed, no matter who is targeted.His comments came amid widespread concerns over racism, anti-immigrant rhetoric and hatred targeting minority communities in the United States.