‘We are here to stay’: Indian-origin US lawmakers vow to fight anti-India hate in US

Indian-origin US Congressmen Shri Thanedar. (AP Photo) Indian-origin US Congressmen Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi vowed to push back against anti-India and anti-immigrant hatred in the United States, urging Indian-Americans to play a bigger role in public life by contesting elections at all levels.The Democratic lawmakers made the remarks during an event in Washington marking the 250th anniversary of US Independence, organised by the Indian American Committee.Both said the Indian-American community has become an integral part of American society and should be more strongly represented in politics.Thanedar, who represents Michigan, said the US has always been a nation of immigrants and warned against growing hostility towards immigrant communities."The hate that we have seen across America against immigrants must not be tolerated,” Thanedar was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.“We must demand that immigrants, their culture and their contribution to this great country be honoured and respected every day," he said.Calling for greater political participation, Thanedar said the community could bring about change only by entering public service."We need to see more Indian Amer...