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Americans4Hindus establishes Massachusetts chapter
Lakshmi Thalanki was named president of the new chapter.
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 29, Oct 2025
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A federal SuperPAC Americans4Hindus launched its Massachusetts chapter on Oct. 25, marking its expansion into the northeastern United States.
The announcement was made during a launch event in Boston attended by the organization’s founder and chair, Romesh Japra, community leader Ramesh Kapur, and several regional representatives.
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Lakshmi Thalanki, a Massachusetts-based orthodontist and longtime community volunteer, was appointed president of the new chapter. She has been active in local civic and faith-based initiatives, including community service drives organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are delighted to welcome Lakshmi Thalanki as the president of our Massachusetts chapter,” said Geeta Sikand, vice president of communications for Americans4Hindus. “Her commitment to community service and leadership experience make her well-suited to advance our mission in Massachusetts.”
Thalanki said she plans to focus on advocacy, education, and collaboration with interfaith and civic groups to ensure that Hindu American voices are included in local and state policy conversations.
“Boston has a vibrant and growing Hindu community,” she said. “Together, we will work to foster unity, strengthen our voice, and ensure that Hindu American contributions and concerns are recognized and respected throughout Massachusetts.”
Founded in 2019, Americans4Hindus operates as a national grassroots and political advocacy organization aimed at promoting civic participation and fair representation for Hindu Americans. The group, which has previously launched chapters in California, Texas, and New Jersey, describes its approach as bipartisan and focused on community education and civic awareness.
In recent months, the organization has introduced national initiatives such as the “Rajneeti Academy,” a training program designed to encourage political literacy and participation among Hindu and allied communities. The program, inaugurated earlier this year, featured lawmakers and policy experts discussing strategies to increase civic engagement.
The Massachusetts chapter, based in the Greater Boston area, will prioritize advocacy, youth engagement, interfaith collaboration, and education to promote accurate representation of Hindu heritage and values in public spaces and policy discussions.
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