QUOTA of QUOTES
“The Indian federal government must take this very seriously — after all, there are people from many Indian states who have been deported. And what is their crime? They may have gone illegally, but it was for their livelihoods. I am greatly disheartened. President Trump must give these people another chance and, on humanitarian grounds, do a rethink of his decision.”—Punjab Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, reacting to the United States using a military plane to transport at least 100 migrants to Amritsar. (The New York Times)
“While we are a nation of countless faiths, we are united by our shared values and humanity. I was grateful for the opportunity to share the Gayatri Mantra with my colleagues as we work to expand the circle of inclusion to Americans of all faiths.”—Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represented the Hindu community and recited the Gayatri Mantra during the National Prayer Breakfast in the U.S. Capitol.
“I continue to practice as an emergency physician and do weekend night shifts at a local hospital in my community. It is a good way to stay grounded with people and to understand their concerns and to also to bring that experience into the legislative process as we try to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.”—Arvind Venkat, a Yale-educated doctor who is the first Indian American to serve in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. (The Times of India)
“Going back 10 years, I’ve been winning Republican primaries in nearly universally white, Christian districts. Republican voters don’t play the DEI game. Republican voters care about the issues.”— Niraj Antani, a former state senator who announced his 2026 bid for Ohio secretary of state. (Cleveland.com)
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Compiled and partly written by Indian humorist MELVIN DURAI, author of the novel Bala Takes the Plunge.
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