‘Ro Khanna an inspiration for new generation’
INDIAN AMERICAN Congressman Ro Khanna has done critical work in strengthening the US-India partnership which is inspiring a new generation of community members to run for political offices, eminent community leaders have said.
Representing California’s 17th Congressional District, which has a major part of Silicon Valley, 47-year-old Khanna is also the co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus and is seen as giving a new lease of life to one of the largest country-specific Congressional caucuses.
‘Ro (Khanna) represents a new generation of political leaders in this country. I have seen first-hand the critical work that he is doing in strengthening the US-India partnership in the 21st century,’ prominent businessman Ashok Bhatt said at a gathering of Indian Americans in the Bay Area last week.
Community leaders hosted Khanna to recognize him for the work he has done for the community and in building the India-US relationship.
‘Khanna is the first Indian American who is chairing India Caucus, I appreciate him for reviving India Caucus and growing it to 140, playing an important role in US-India relations, inviting prime minister (Narendra) Modi to address the US Congress, taking a congressional delegation to India and also supporting Indian diaspora on issues like immigration,’ said entrepreneur Khanderao Kand.
Khanna is an inspiring leader and has continued to mature during his time in office, said community leader
Mahesh Patel.
‘He has done much to improve the US-India partnership and is inspiring a new generation of Indian Americans to run for political office. His national profile has risen and he continues to engage with the community to better understand their issues and concerns,’ Patel said.
Bhatt said he has always believed that it is important to support Indian American candidates and help strengthen the community’s political voice.
‘In my 40 years of political advocacy, I have always seen the power of communities to elevate their own. Khanna represents a new generation of political leaders in this country.’