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Indian Parliamentary delegation meets diaspora in NYC
The delegration spoke with around 90 Indian-Americans, many of whom represent business, technology, academia, and community organizations in the U.S.
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Navya Asopa - Sun, 12, Oct 2025
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11 member delegation which included parliamentarians across national political parties. / Courtesy of Navya Asopa
A visiting Indian parliamentary delegation met with members of the Indian diaspora at the Consulate General of India in New York this Oct. 10, addressing the community’s financial and cultural contributions to India’s growth and its role in advancing the India–U.S. partnership.
This meeting comes amid heightened tensions between India and America, following the Trump administration’s recent move to impose 50 percent tariffs on major Indian goods and raise H-1B visa fees, drawing concern from both Indian businesses and the diaspora in the U.S.
“NRIs are an asset to our nation,” said P.P. Chaudhary, BJP Member of Parliament and former Chair of the Standing Committee on External Affairs.
Chaudhary addressed the 11-member delegation, which included parliamentarians from across national political parties, and focussed on driving home the point of the Modi government’s ‘Developed India 2047’ agenda.
The delegation spoke with around 90 Indian-Americans, many of whom represent business, technology, academia, and community organizations in the U.S. Many while appreciating this diaolgue also mentioned the issues they face while living abroad, like in property transactions back home.
Vivek Tankha, Congress MP and a member of the delegation, acknowledged the defining influence Indian Americans have in business and politics and described the meeting as “a valuable opportunity to engage with the community.”
The event was attended by New Jersey State Senators Raj Mukherji and Vin Gopal, both of Indian origin, who shared similar remarks.
The visit was part of the delegation’s broader U.S. outreach aimed at strengthening bilateral ties through parliamentary and community-level engagement.
The Indian government, however has not yet been able to negotiate Trump’s reciprocal tariffs or the visa fee hike, set to tank the Indian economy in the coming few months.
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