US Congressmen create ‘Congressional Hindu Caucus’ to protect local Hindus

(Credit – Firstpost)

Washington (USA) – The US Congressmen have established ‘Congressional Hindu Caucus’ to safeguard the interest of religious minority. Republican lawmakers Pete Sessions and Elise Stefanik officially announced this in the house. The group will include Congressmen who have sympathy for Hindus.

A statement in this regard says, ‘The inauguration of the Congressional Hindu Caucus marks a significant step towards recognising and amplifying the voice of the Hindu-American community in our nation’s capital. We are committed to addressing their concerns, celebrating their contributions, and ensuring their perspectives are heard at the highest levels of government. The Congressional Hindu Caucus is dedicated to representing the values that are significant to the Hindu-American community’.

The Caucus represents Hindus from various countries including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, UK and Netherlands. It also includes Sikh, Jain and Buddhist members.

According to the Congressmen, the ‘Congressional Hindu Caucus’ represents for principles like free enterprise, limited Government, fiscal discipline, strong family values and a robust foreign policy stance against authoritarian regimes. It is not limited to the US but applies to several countries.

Editorial Perspective

Have the Indian Hindu MPs ever created a group to protect Indian Hindus ?