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Americans4Hindus Week empowers Hindu Americans for political engagement
The event was attended by delegates, presidents and Karmayogis from 18 State Chapters of the organization.
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Staff Reporter - Tue, 11, Nov 2025
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Americans4Hindus organized the 'Americans4Hindus Week' in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 5 to 9.
The celebrations included a National Summit, Leadership Retreat, and Multi-Community Engagement Roundtables, which sought to highlight the voice of Hindu Americans in the American political landscape.
The event was attended by delegates, presidents and Karmayogis from 18 State Chapters of the organization.
Originally scheduled to be held at a meeting room in the U.S. Capitol, the event had to be moved due to an unexpected shutdown of the U.S. capitol building. However, the Capitol shutdown was seen as a symbol of resistance and the delegates gathered in front of the Capitol at the official Press Podium, delivering a united message to the nation.
Dr. Romesh Japra, the Founder & Chairman of Americans4Hindus noted, “American Hindus are ready to participate and contribute to the political arena and governance just as we have contributed to IT, medicine, business, education, and other leading sectors."
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He added, "We are prepared to participate from school boards to the Presidency, empowering democracy with our Hindu values. At present, our democracy seems to be in doldrums.”
The press event highlighted that Hindu Americans are the highest per-capita income-earning community in the U.S., with decades of contributions to science, technology, health care, entrepreneurship, and education yet remain significantly underrepresented in government and public policy.
The event was also attended by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. He reinforced the importance of political engagement and encouraged Hindu Americans to take ownership of civic participation. He said, “If we want representation that respects our community, we must show up, organize, and lead.”
During the leadership retreat, the attendees expressed their commitment to bolstering national initiatives like the Hindu Rajneeti Academy, Hindu Voter Guide, Hindu–Buddhist–Sikh–Jain Congressional Caucus (HBSJ Caucus), Alliance Wings (women, youth, professional, business, interfaith, etc.) and Rakshak (Protection) Wing for Civil Rights Advocacy.
Another notable milestone of the event was the formation of the National Hindu-Jewish Coalition of America (HJCA), a united platform for interfaith cooperation and shared democratic values.
The coalition will be coordinated by Nissim Reuben, who will serve as the organization’s inaugural Executive Director. Leaders from both communities will participate in policy, advocacy, and cultural initiatives promoting pluralism, civil liberties, and mutual support.
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