Washington, Jun 13 (PTI): US Congressman Shri Thanedar condemned anti-India rhetoric in Frisco, a city in Texas, asserting that immigrants have made the US stronger.
According to reports, speakers at a public hearing made references to the “Indian takeover” of Frisco and the targeting of the Indian-American community during debates on immigration and H-1B visas.
“This is a disgusting act of hate. Racism has no place in our country,” Thanedar, a Congressman from Michigan, said.
Recently, a video of a man tearing the Indian flag in Frisco also went viral on social media.
“I came to America in search of the American dream. I was lucky enough to get an education, build businesses, create thousands of good jobs, and now serve my community in Congress,” Thanedar said in response to the anti-India rhetoric in Frisco and other parts of Texas.
He said immigrants make the country stronger, with Indian Americans, and the incredible talent they bring to every field, have a special place in the American story,” he said.
“I am proud to be an Indian American, and I will always stand against hate and racism in every form,” Thanedar said.
Over a third of Frisco’s 2.5 lakh residents are of Asian descent, making them the target of accusations of “takeover” of the city. PTI SKU SKY SKY
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