US Congressmen create religious Caucus that will also represent Pakistani Hindus

In order to defend the rights of this religious minority and bring up their concerns in the US Congress, Republican legislators Pete Sessions and Elise Stefanim announced on Tuesday the creation of the Congressional Hindu Caucus. According to a media release on Tuesday, the caucus, which was first formed during the 115th Congress, is still playing a crucial role in creating a link between the Hindu-American community and decision-makers. “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 capitol. We are committed to addressing their concerns, celebrating their contributions, and ensuring their perspectives are heard at the highest levels of government,” Sessions said. Under the direction of Congressman Sessions and Chairwoman Stefanik, the Congressional Hindu Caucus aims to represent the principles that are important to the Hindu-American community, according to the statement. Representing Hindus from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, the Caucus embodies a heterogeneous coalition. According to the declaration, it also comprises adherents of other religions having Indian ancestry, including Buddhism, Jains, and Sikhs. The senators claim that the Congressional Hindu Caucus supports budgetary restraint, free entrepreneurship, limited government, strong family values, and a courageous foreign policy posture opposing authoritarian governments. This proactive strategy not only increases the impact of Hindu Americans in Washington, D.C., but also deepens their presence there and helps shape a more varied and representative country. Congressman Andy Biggs is among the members of the Caucus, in addition to Congressman Sessions and Chairwoman Stefanik, according to the statement. (With agency inputs)