On Saturday (4), six Indian Americans were sworn in as members of the United States House of Representatives, marking a groundbreaking moment for the Indian-American community.
This group, informally known as the 'Samosa Caucus,' symbolizes the growing political influence of Indian-origin Americans in the United States. Raja Krishnamoorthi coined the term to represent Indian-origin members in Congress, which has now grown to six.
The newly formed caucus includes Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Jeremy Cooney, and Shri Thanedar. All six lawmakers, members of the Democratic Party, cast their votes for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in the House Speakership election.
Together, their collective presence signifies the largest-ever representation of Indian-Americans in the US House, a significant milestone for this minority community Read More....https://www.gg2.net/historic-milestone-six-indian-americans-sworn-into-us-house-of-representatives/