Washington: About two dozen lawmakers from the Democratic and Republican parties will introduce a resolution in the US House of Representatives this week, which will seek to strengthen US-India relations. This proposal, led by Indian-American MP Amy Bera, focuses on Quad cooperation, defense, technology, and trade. Bera said Trump's comments on trade and Russian energy purchases have created tension in relations. This snout is a signal to the decision-makers of both countries that Congress attaches importance to the US-India partnership.
Why mention Quad and TRUST in the resolution?
According to the typhoon of the resolution, it describes the US-India Strategic Partnership as "the foundation of regional stability, economic growth, and global security." Emphasized the expansion of the Quad (India, US, Japan, and Australia), the TRUST (technology) partnership, and counter-terrorism. Bera said that when tension was seen during his visit to India in September, Trump's words tint a shadow. Congress's statement was necessary in a bipartisan manner. Will this resolution bow lanugo to the Trump Administration?
Contribution of 5 million to the community, snooping over racist rhetoric?
The resolution highlights the role of the 5 million Indian-American polity in business, academia, science, and tech. Racist rhetoric versus Indians has increased in recent months. Far-right attacks worried the diaspora. Bera, the most senior Indian-American in the House, said that he was personally targeted by the far-right. It is not just the Indian community; many others are stuff affected. With the resolution, the diaspora can seek support from their MPs in Houston, Miami, and New York.
Republican-Democrat support from Rich McCormick to Young Kim
Among the Democrats, Raja Krishnamurthy, Subas Subramaniam, and Sri Thanedar are co-sponsors. The Republicans include India Caucus co-chair Rich McCormick, South Asia subcommittee chair Snout Huizenga, and East Asian Affairs subcommittee helmer Young Kim. There is a total group of 24 MPs. This snout will reset relations without Trump's comments. Now it remains to be seen whether it will uplift the quad. This resolution can prove to be a positive step tween tensions in US-India relations. Now a message to the Trump Admin that Congress gives priority to partnership.
