USA (Commonwealth Union)_ The Indian diaspora organisation, Indiaspora, has extended its congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The community-led forum, which promotes the interests of the Indian-American community, issued a press statement to commemorate Trump’s re-election and offer its support for his upcoming second term. In its statement, Indiaspora highlighted the increasing political engagement of Indian Americans, underscoring their focus on nonpartisan participation. The organisation expressed pride in the growing influence of Indian Americans in American politics since Indiaspora’s establishment in 2012. With the election of Trump, the group anticipates further strides in the political and civic spheres, reflecting the community’s broader impact on the national stage.
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In particular, Indiaspora noted several key Indian-American appointments to Trump’s second-term administration. These include Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, who has been appointed Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice, and Vivek Ramaswamy, who will head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside prominent business figures such as Elon Musk. Other notable appointments include Kash Patel, nominated as the new FBI Director; Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who will take on the role of Director at the National Institutes of Health; and Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed Senior AI Advisor.
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The press release emphasized that these appointments were a testament to the increasing visibility and influence of Indian Americans in key areas such as civil rights, national security, and technology. The statement noted that President Trump’s second-term administration reflects the increasing influence of Indian Americans, with significant appointments in civil rights, national security, and technology. It stated, “We congratulate the following appointees in the new administration: Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, and Sriram Krishnan”.
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Indiaspora’s Founder and Chairman, MR Rangaswami, expressed his personal congratulations to President-elect Trump. He reflected on the longstanding and strong ties between the US and India, which he expects to continue flourishing under Trump’s leadership. Rangaswami also reiterated that the strengthening of US-India relations, built during Trump’s first term, would remain a focal point in his second term, bolstered by bipartisan support. Rangaswami said, “On behalf of Indiaspora and the Indian-American community, I’d like to congratulate President Trump as the 47th President of the United States. I expect US-India relations to continue flourishing amidst this new political climate in America”. According to him, senior government officials on both sides forged strong relationships during President Trump’s first term, and there is robust bipartisan support in the United States to advance this vital bilateral partnership.
Sanjeev Joshipura, the Executive Director of Indiaspora, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the organisation’s ongoing mission to promote civic and political engagement within the Indian diaspora. Joshipura also noted the significant and consistent placement of Indian Americans in senior government positions across administrations, irrespective of party affiliation. According to Joshipura, Indiaspora has focused on two key areas over the years: enhancing the civic and political engagement of the Indian diaspora in a nonpartisan way and strengthening US-India relations. It is encouraging to see that each successive American administration, regardless of political party, has appointed Indian Americans to senior government positions, with the incoming Trump administration continuing this tradition. Furthermore, Indiaspora is poised to keep playing a role in driving bilateral dialogues, similar to those held in New Delhi and Houston during the previous Trump administration. With President Donald Trump sworn in on Monday, the Indian-American community remains optimistic about the continued strengthening of US-India relations under his leadership, with a focus on mutual prosperity, security, and collaboration.
