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Santa Clara University to host Indian diaspora democracy panel
The event will also mark the launch of the Umeed Project, an initiative focused on strengthening democracy in the Indian diaspora.
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Pranavi Sharma - Wed, 20, May 2026
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Santa Clara University will host an in-person panel discussion on democracy in the global Indian diaspora on May 20, bringing together academics, journalists and industry leaders to discuss democratic practices, challenges and civic engagement among Indian-origin communities in the United States and beyond.
The event, titled “Democracy in the Indian Diaspora: Hopes and Challenges,” is scheduled for May 20, at the Williman Room in the Benson Memorial Center on the Santa Clara University campus in Santa Clara, California.
According to the event announcement, the discussion will examine traditions and legacies of democratic practice within Indian diaspora communities, challenges in promoting democratic values and prospects for strengthening democratic participation.
If you’re in the Bay Area, do join us tomorrow for this in-person panel discussion on democracy in the global Indian diaspora.
— UMEED (उम्मीद / اُمِید) (@umeedprojectus) May 19, 2026
Our speakers from diverse backgrounds will examine the landscape of democracy among Indian-origin communities in the US and beyond. The panel will… pic.twitter.com/KXf5779j6N
The panel will feature V.R. Ferose, senior vice president and head of globalization services at SAP AG; Lalita du Perron, associate director of the Center for South Asia at Stanford University; and investigative journalist Gagandeep Singh. The discussion will be moderated by Rohit Chopra, professor of communication at Santa Clara University.
The event will also mark the launch of the Umeed Project, an initiative focused on strengthening democracy in the Indian diaspora. Organizers said the project is aimed at promoting inclusive speech and democratic engagement among Indian-origin communities.
Information shared in the event materials described the Umeed Project as an initiative intended to address democratic participation and dialogue within diaspora communities. The project is associated with issues related to civic engagement, democratic values and public discourse among Indians living outside India.
The discussion comes amid growing attention to the role of diaspora communities in political participation, civic advocacy and public debate in countries with large Indian-origin populations, including the United States.
The event is open to attendees in the Bay Area and will take place at Santa Clara University, located at 500 El Camino Real in Santa Clara, California. Registration details were included in the event announcement circulated by organizers.
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