Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar to form 'Hindu Caucus' in U.S. Congress
The Hindu
Leaders of the Hindu community from across the country gathered at the US Capitol for Hindu American Summit on June 14, 2023
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has announced plans to form a 'Hindu Caucus' in the U.S. Congress that will bring like-minded lawmakers under one umbrella to ensure that there is no hate and bigotry against Hindus in the country.
Mr. Thanedar, who represents the 13th District of Michigan, made the announcement on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the first ever Hindu American Summit at the Capitol Visitor Center.
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"It is important that every person has a right to choose a religion, pray (to) a God that he or she chooses without persecution, without discrimination, without hate or for those who may choose not to pray to a God.
"These are freedoms that are fundamental. These are fundamental human rights," Thanedar said.
Congressional caucuses are groups of members of the US Congress that meet to pursue common legislative objectives. Caucuses are formed as Congressional Member Organisations through the US House of Representatives and governed under the chamber's rules.
Leaders of the Hindu community from across the country gathered at the US Capitol for the summit, organised by Americans4Hindus and supported by 20 other organisations.
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