Indian-origin Suhas Subramanyam gained the Democratic main in Virginia, United States, seemingly making him the latest member of the “Samosa Caucus” in US Congress. He’s set to compete within the normal election for a Home seat that features components of Washington suburbs. 

What’s the “Samosa Caucus” within the US Parliament?

“Samosa Caucus” is a nickname given to a gaggle of Indian-American lawmakers within the US Congress. It refers back to the rising variety of Indian-American legislators who’re of South Asian descent, significantly these of Indian origin.

The title is a playful nod to the favored Indian snack “samosa”. The time period was coined round 2018 by Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois, to have a good time the rising affect of Indian-Individuals in US politics.

The caucus contains members from each the Home of Representatives and the Senate who’ve roots in India or South Asia and who typically work collectively on points related to the Indian-American group, in addition to broader problems with curiosity to South Asian constituents in america. 

Who’re components of the “Samosa Caucus”?

Presently, there are six US Representatives of Indian descent serving within the Samosa Caucus, all of whom belong to the Democratic Get together. 

They’re – Shri Thanedar representing Michigan’s thirteenth District, Dr Ami Bera from California’s sixth District, Ro Khanna from California’s seventeenth District, Pramila Jayapal representing Washington’s seventh District and Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois’s eighth District. 

Vice President Kamala Harris, although not a member of the Home, presides over the Senate. 

Suhas Subramanyam, having gained his Democratic main in Virginia, might probably be part of this esteemed group if profitable within the upcoming normal election.

Final 12 months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the “Samosa Caucus” throughout his speech to the US Congress. “There are tens of millions right here, who’ve roots in India. A few of them sit proudly on this chamber,” he mentioned on the time, as per the Indian Specific. 

He praised their contributions to American politics and variety, noting US Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic function. “I’m informed that the Samosa Caucus is now the flavour of the Home. I hope it grows and brings the complete variety of Indian delicacies right here.”