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Indian American Leaders Meet Congressman

Jim McGovern to Discuss Immigration, Civic

Engagement and U.S–India Relations

OUR BUREAU healthcare, education, defense and
innovation.
Shrewsbury MA
The participants called for great-
ndian American community lead- er collaboration among Indian Amer-
ers, professionals, entrepreneurs, ican organizations, elected officials,
Iphysicians and civic advocates civic leaders, business leaders, stu-
met with Congressman Jim McGov- dents and younger generations. The
ern (MA-02) at India Worcester Cen- objective is not simply to increase
ter in Shrewsbury, MA on September political participation, but to build a
19th for a discussion on immigration, durable civic infrastructure capable of
healthcare, economic opportunity, engaging policymakers from both par-
civic participation and the U.S-India ties and advocating for issues import-
relationship. ant to the community and the country.
The conversation highlighted The discussion concluded with a
the growing civic engagement of In- call for Indian Americans to remain
dian Americans and the importance engaged, informed and united around
of maintaining direct, bipartisan dia- shared civic principles while main-
logue with elected officials. taining room for legitimate political
Participants reflected on the In- differences.
dian American community’s role in The community’s history demon-
building bipartisan support for the strates what can happen when people
U.S–India Civil Nuclear Agreement, ingful voice in civic life. institutions provides a unique plat- come together around a common
an important milestone in the bilater- Dr. Satya Mitra, community lead- form for strengthening bilateral rela- purpose. The next generation now has
al relationship. tionships in technology, trade, energy, an opportunity to build on that legacy.
er and Worcester City Council At
Large, spoke about his longstanding
Ramesh Vishwanath Kapur, relationship with Congressman Mc-
Founder and President of US In- Govern and his accessibility to con-
stituents. “What has always stood out
dia Security Council and a long- to me is his accessibility and commit-

time Indian American commu- ment to public service.”
Mitra also emphasized the im-
nity leader involved in advocacy portance of community members
surrounding the agreement, participating actively in civic life and
speaking up on issues affecting their
said: “The Civil Nuclear Agree- communities. Dr. Sahdev Passey

ment showed what is possible echoed Dr. Mitra’s sentiments and
highlighted the important work of
when Republicans and Dem- Congressman Jim McGovern in serv-
ocrats come together around ing his constituents and strengthening
engagement with the community. He
a shared strategic vision.” commended McGovern’s longstand-
ing commitment to public service and
Kapur noted that the experience his efforts to remain accessible and re-
demonstrated the value of Indian sponsive to the people he represents.
American engagement in strengthen- The meeting underscored the
ing U.S-India relations. importance of continued engagement
Immigration was a key topic of between Indian American communi-
discussion, with community members ties and elected officials at the feder-
raising concerns affecting students, al, state and local levels. Participants
families, healthcare professionals and also reaffirmed the importance of the
other immigrants navigating the U.S. U.S-India relationship and the role
immigration system. Participants also that the Indian American community
discussed the importance of ensur- can play as a bridge between the two
ing that the diverse Indian American democracies.
community across faiths, generations The community’s experience nav-
and political perspectives has a mean- igating both cultures, economies and

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