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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                   JULY 03, 2026    |  The Indian Eye 20

                  Indian American Christian Delegation Holds

               Dialogue with Tom Suozzi, Congressman (NY)

                          on Democracy and Religious Freedom

            OUR BUREAU

            Washington, DC
            A
                  delegation of leaders from the
                 Indian American Christian
                  community recently met with
            Congressman Tom Suozzi and ex-
            changed views on a range of issues
            affecting the community both in the
            United States and in India. Christians
            are estimated to comprise nearly 20
            percent of the Indian diaspora in the
            United States. While most Indian
            American Christians trace their roots
            to Kerala, the community represents
            virtually every state and region of In-
            dia and has made significant contribu-
            tions to American society.
                Welcoming Congressman Suozzi,
            George Abraham praised the Con-
            gressman for his principled and inde-
            pendent approach to public service.
            “The Indian American community
            has long admired your thoughtful
            and balanced approach to gover-
            nance,” Abraham said. “Your willing-
            ness  to  address  difficult  issues  with
            candor, common sense, and a spirit
            of bipartisanship has earned you the
            respect of many Americans, includ-
            ing members of the Indian American
            community. At a time when political
            discourse has become increasingly
            polarized, your emphasis on practi-
            cal solutions and cooperation across
            party lines is particularly valued.”
            Abraham further noted the Con-
            gressman’s longstanding relationship
            with the Indian American communi-
            ty in the Tri-State area and his con-
            sistent support for the well-being and
            advancement of all segments of the   the erosion  of religious  freedom  in   to  fundamental freedoms  and  the   the discussions were Bishop John-
            community.                        India. Members of the delegation   rule of law.                     cy Itty, Rev. Fr. John Thomas, Rev.
               “We are mindful of your enduring   emphasized that India and the Unit-  Participants at the meeting com- Itty Abraham, Rev. Wilson Jose, Rev.
            friendship with the Indian American   ed States, as strategic partners and   mended Congressman Suozzi as a  Sabu Varghese, Mr. George Koshy,
            community and your commitment to   vibrant democracies, share a respon-  pragmatic, middle-of-the-road lead- and Rev. Jacob George, Rev. Sunny
            the success of its members,” Abra-  sibility to uphold and promote the   er who consistently seeks bipartisan  Philip and Mr. George Abraham
            ham added. “Indian Americans have   universal values of democracy, hu- and commonsense solutions to the   The meeting concluded with a
            made substantial contributions to the   man rights, pluralism, and religious   challenges facing the nation. They  reaffirmation  of  the  importance  of
            economic, cultural, scientific, and civ-  liberty.                  expressed appreciation for his will-  continued dialogue and cooperation
            ic life of this nation, and we are grate-  The delegation underscored the   ingness to listen to diverse viewpoints   between  elected  officials  and  com-
            ful for your continued engagement   importance of safeguarding these  and engage constructively with com- munity leaders in addressing con-
            and support over the years.”      principles and stressed that strong  munity leaders on issues of mutual   cerns affecting Indian Americans
                During the discussions,  partici-  bilateral relations between the two   concern. The meeting wished him  and promoting the values of democ-
            pants expressed grave concern over  countries should be rooted not only   success in the upcoming elections   racy, religious freedom, and human
            what they described as the declining   in economic and strategic coopera- and pledged their continuing support.  dignity both in the United States and
            state of  democratic  institutions  and   tion but also in a shared commitment   Among those participating in  abroad.

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