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Burt Thakur announces congressional run
Indian-American Burt Thakur, a republican and former Navy officer, swears to place America first
Indian-American Burt Thakur runs for Texas 26th district / (Image - Burt Thakur for congress/website)
Former naval officer and Republican from Texas, Burt Thakur has announced his run for Congress to represent the state’s 26th congressional district.
“I’m running for Congress in TX-26 to represent WE THE PEOPLE”,“I am Republican and my mission is to ensure we are one nation under God, not one nation under government,” Thakur’s announcement on his campaign website reads.
“Life. Liberty. The Pursuit of Happiness. These are the ideals I was always told America represents. That’s not the case anymore. I’m running to bring that sense of patriotism and national pride back,” Thankur maintained.
The Indian American said during his first week in Congress he will propose legislation to annihilate the Patriot Act, stop the mess at the Southern Border and institute a temporary immigration moratorium.
I’ll never forget the first day I landed in America coming from India.
— Burt Thakur (@BurtThakurTX) January 24, 2024
The skyscrapers of New York, the seemingly endless stream of people and the feeling of optimism all around.
This country has allowed me to carry out my dreams.
Life. Liberty. The Pursuit of Happiness.…
Few proposals in Thakur’s agenda include strengthening the national defense, ensuring best education qualities for children, staying away from foreign wars and conflicts, protecting constitutional principles, investing in America's growth, and planning a future filled with technological advancements.
Born in New Delhi, Thakur was raised by his grandparents. He immigrated to the States in the 1980s and went on to serve in the US Navy. After completing his service, he worked in a California-based power company where he built and operated Co-gen power plants.
In 2020, he appeared on the television show Jeopardy! during the presidential election, where he shared his personal story of how the show changed his life. His touching tribute to his grandfather and the late Alex Trebek resonated with millions of Americans, highlighting the importance of empathy, family, and the American Dream.
“The time is now and the stakes have never been higher to ensure people like myself get the opportunity to legislate. I am a fighter with a mindset of playing to win, not playing it safe,” Thakur highlighted on his website.
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