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December 24, 2016 16:28
Democrat lawmaker appeals to do more for Hindus!

A top Democratic lawmaker, who is expected to become the Democratic National Committee chairman in post-election debacle, has pledged to highlight the persecution of Hindus in South Asia and also appealed to do more to integrate the aspirations and concerns of the community in India into his work.

Congressman Keith Ellison made the commitment to the Hindu American Foundation in a letter days after he participated in a conference call with Hindu leaders from across the country to listen to their concerns and answer their questions.

Ellison said in a letter to Suhag Shukla of the Hindu American Foundation, that, "As we discussed, I will do more to integrate the concerns and aspirations of the Hindu community in India into my legislative work."

"I also pledge to highlight the persecution of Hindu minority communities throughout South Asia. If elected DNC chair, I will ensure renewed outreach to the Hindu- and Indian-American communities to foster greater participation and more well-deserved and much-valued representation in the Democratic Party," Ellison said in the letter.

The conference was also joined by first Hindu Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and representatives of around 30 Hindu and Indian American groups.

"It goes without saying that Hindu-Americans and Indian- Americans enrich our nation every day. I am proud to work with colleagues such as Senator-elect Kamala Harris,  Representative Ami Bera, Representative Tulsi Gabbard, and Representatives- Ro Khanna,elect Pramila Jayapal, and Raja Krishnamoorthy, who represent the best values of the Democratic Party," Ellison said.

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