Washington: Republican lawmakers Pete Sessions and Elise Stefanik on Tuesday announced the inauguration of the Congressional Hindu Caucus to protect the interests of this religious minority and raise their issues in the US Congress.
Originally established during the 115th Congress, the caucus continues to play an important role in building a vital connection between the Hindu-American community and policymakers, it said in a media release on Tuesday.
“The inauguration of the Congressional Hindu Caucus is an important step toward recognizing and amplifying the voice of the Hindu-American community in our nation’s capital. We are committed to addressing their concerns, celebrating their contributions, and ensuring that Their views should be heard at the highest level” level of government,” Sessions.
It said the Congressional Hindu Caucus, chaired by Congressman Sessions and Chair Stefanik, is dedicated to representing the values that are important to the Hindu-American community.
Symbolic of a diverse coalition, the caucus represents Hindus from various countries including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
It also includes members of other religions of Indian origin such as Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism, the statement said.
According to lawmakers, the Congressional Hindu Caucus advocates free enterprise, limited government, fiscal discipline, strong family values, and a strong foreign policy stance against authoritarian rule.
This proactive approach not only strengthens the Hindu-American presence in Washington but also increases its influence in shaping a more representative and diverse nation.
It says that in addition to Congressman Sessions and Speaker Stefanik, the caucus also includes members such as Congressman Andy Biggs.
The Congressional Hindu Caucus advocates free enterprise, limited government, fiscal discipline, strong family values, and a strong foreign policy stance against authoritarian rule.