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"People see Trump as agent of change": US Congressman Shri Thanedar
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As the world leader congratulated Republican Donald Trump for his victory in the US Presidential elections, Indian-American US Congressman Shri Thanedar on Thursday said that people voted for Trump because they see him as an agent of change.
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Indian-American Congressman Thanedar slams Canada's handling of attacks on
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has condemned the Canadian government's response to recent attacks on Hindus, accusing it of "playing politics" and failing to protect religious minorities. Thanedar described the attacks as "purely terroristic acts" and criticised Canada's stance, c
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Trump wants to be 'dictator', won't be good for ties with India: Congressm
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"Kamala Harris is pro-democracy, pro-women rights...but Donald Trump has been very hateful towards immigrants in the past and he favours the wealthy and large corporations," Shri Thanedar said.
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India-US need to work together to counter China: US Congressman Shri Thane
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Shri Thanedar who represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District says the Quad summit is an opportunity for the countries to build on their relationship.
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US Congresswoman condemns desecration of BAPS Mandir in New York
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Lori Trahan, leader of Massachusetts' Third District, condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville and said that it goes against Americans who respect the right of every person to practice their religion.
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US lawmakers condemn desecration of BAPS Temple in New York
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Several US lawmakers condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville with messages of hatred and demanded accountability from the authorities.
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Indian-American Congressman calls for normalcy in Bangladesh, expresses co
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Thursday called for an end to the violence in Bangladesh, describing the current turmoil as a severe threat to the country's democracy. He expressed deep concern over the recent unrest and attacks on minority communities.
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"I think Kamala Harris would be great president": Indian-American Congress
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
He said Harris cares deeply about democratic issues like protecting a woman's right to choose or protecting workers rights and creating economic opportunities.
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Indian-American Congressperson introduces new bill to keep STEM graduates
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Keep STEM Graduates in America Act proposes changes in the H-1B visa process and raises the number of available visas each year to make staying in the United States more accessible.
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"Did we elect a thanedar?": Kejriwal guns for PM Modi over arrests of AAP
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Amid the explosive political fallout of the arrest of his former aide Bibhav Kumar in connection with the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MLA Swati Maliwal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday came out all guns blazing at the BJP-led Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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'Call for action': US Congressman highlights law enforcement inaction in a
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar interacted with members of the Hindu community on Monday and spoke about the issue of rising attacks on Hindu temples across America and the fear among the community, saying that "local law enforcement hasn't taken enough action" to investigate th
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US lawmakers seek briefing from Department of Justice over hate crime atta
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In the letter, written by the members of congress of South Asian descent including Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera noted that these attacks on the temples have contributed to increased collective anxiety among Hindu Americans.
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