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Indian Americans need a stronger voice in policymaking, says FIIDS President Khanderao Kand
Kand's concerns come at a time when the Indian-American community has six representatives in the U.S. Congress and none in the Senate.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Mon, 22, Jun 2026
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Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) President Khanderao Kand has called on Indian Americans to become more active in U.S. policymaking, arguing that the community's longstanding focus on cultural and charitable work has come at the expense of mainstream civic engagement.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Rooted and Roaming podcast with Avatans Kumar and Amitabh VW Mittal, Kand said, "If you are not at the table, you are on the menu," underscoring the need for greater political participation and advocacy.
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