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Indian-American lawmakers share India connection in Independence Day greetings
Rep. Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal shared their personal connection to India in their Independence day messages.
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Pramila Jayapal and Ro Khanna / Image- X (@RepRoKhanna/ @@RepJayapal)
U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal marked India’s 77th Independence Day with heartfelt messages, emphasizing their personal and familial connections to India and the strengthening bond between India and the United States.
Rep. Ro Khanna, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, wrote in a post on X, “Today marks India’s 77th Independence Day. India, a young country, has made remarkable economic progress and emerged as a world power and key U.S. ally.”
Reflecting on his grandfather Amarnath Vidyalankar role in India’s Independence Movement, Khanna added, “He has inspired me to stand up for democracy, pluralism, and a more just world.” Vidyalankar, who worked closely with leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai and spent years in jail for his activism, profoundly influenced Khanna’s commitment to public service.
Today marks India’s 78th Independence Day.
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) August 15, 2024
India, a young country, has made remarkable economic progress and emerged as a world power and key US ally.
I am thinking of my grandfather, Amarnath Vidyalankar, who was a part of India’s Independence Movement and spent several years…
Chennai-born Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the first Indian-American woman elected to Congress shared a video message on the occasion. “I consider myself a proud daughter of both India and the U.S.,” Jayapal said. “This day holds a special place in my heart.”
Jayapal highlighted her journey from India to the U.S. at the age of 16 and her commitment to fostering U.S.-India relations. “We have so much opportunity to continue to build our relationship through trade, arts, culture, technology, and strategic global partnerships,” she noted.
As someone who was born in India and then went on to become the first ever Indian-American woman elected to Congress, I consider myself a proud daughter of both India and the US.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) August 15, 2024
On this Indian Independence Day, let us keep working together for justice, peace, and democracy. pic.twitter.com/CWhFeZBjwR
The democrat from also emphasized her role in advocating for a new Indian consulate in Seattle, celebrating the growing contributions of Indian Americans.
Chennai-born Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the first Indian-American woman elected to Congress, shared a video message on the occasion. “I consider myself a proud daughter of both India and the U.S.,” Jayapal said. “This day holds a special place in my heart.”
Jayapal highlighted her journey from India to the U.S. at the age of 16 and her commitment to fostering U.S.-India relations. “We have so much opportunity to continue to build our relationship through trade, arts, culture, technology, and strategic global partnerships,” she noted. The Democrat also emphasized her role in advocating for a new Indian consulate in Seattle, celebrating the growing contributions of Indian Americans. “On this Indian Independence Day, let us keep working together for justice, peace, and democracy,” she wished.
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