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Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and

Thanedar inspire community with their

stories at USISC meet-and-greet

OUR BUREAU
Lexington, MA

n a rainy yet inspiring af-
ternoon in Lexington, Mas-
Osachusetts, two esteemed
members of the Samosa Caucus,
Congressman Shri Thanedar (U.S.
Representative from Michigan’s 13th
Congressional District) and Con-
gressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (U.S.
Representative for Illinois’s 8th Con-
gressional District), captivated a di-
verse audience with their compelling
stories and insights.

Arranged under the guidance
of Mr. Ramesh Kapur, President
of the US India Security Coun-
cil, the gathering was hosted
and Co-Chaired by Amar and
Deepika Sawhney. Additional
Co-chairs were Abhishek Singh,

Ashok Patel, Vickram Rajad-
hyaksha, Nar Koppula, Priya
Samant, Sanjay Gokhale, and
Vivek Sharma, the event provid- opportunities and challenges inher-
ed a warm and welcoming at- ent in the American experience, ulti-
mosphere for all attendees. mately reflecting the strength and di-
versity that define the nation’s fabric.
The audience, spanning gen-
Congressman Thanedar shared erations, engaged in a lively Q&A
his American journey as a young session, covering topics from recon-
student, bringing with him the aspi- ciling the Democratic party on com-
rations of a bright future. His narra- mon grounds among members with
tive, a poignant tale of tragedy and diverse viewpoints and addressing
triumph, stirred emotions in the au- the mounting U.S. debt to border
dience, showcasing the resilience and control, immigration, and funding
determination that propelled him for arts programs. Even the young-
forward. In contrast, Congressman est attendees posed questions about
Krishnamoorthi stated that his con- public speaking in a televised set-
nection with the U.S. dates back to his ting. Despite time constraints, both
toddler years, symbolizing the early Congressmen addressed every query
roots embedded in the American ex- posed by the eager crowd, emphasiz-
perience. Despite arriving as a three- ing the importance of the upcoming
year-old, his story resonates with a coining the term “Samosa Caucus,” sector to roles in public service, unit- elections and fostering unity. The
unique blend of cultural heritage and sparking an uproar of laughter that ed by a shared commitment to serve event left an indelible mark, showcas-
American identity. Adding a touch of echoed through the room. their communities and contribute to ing the power of community engage-
humor to the event, Krishnamoor- Both Congressmen transitioned the greater good. Their narratives ment and the shared commitment to
thi shared the entertaining tidbit of from successful careers in the private served as powerful testaments to the shaping a better future.

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