Indian American Christian Delegation Holds Dialogue With Rep. Tom Suozzi – News India Times

A delegation of leaders from the Indian American Christian community recently met with Congressman Tom Suozzi and exchanged views on a range of issues affecting the community both in the United States and in India.
Christians are estimated to comprise nearly 20 percent of the Indian diaspora in the United States, organizers said in a press release.
During the meeting, George Abraham praised the Congressman, saying, “The Indian American community has long admired your thoughtful and balanced approach to governance. Your willingness to address difficult issues with candor, common sense, and a spirit of bipartisanship has earned you the respect of many Americans, including members of the Indian American community.”
“We are mindful of your enduring friendship with the Indian American community and your commitment to the success of its members,” Abraham added, noting the substantial contributions to the economic, cultural, scientific, and civic life of this nation, by Indian Americans.
During the discussions, “participants expressed concern over what they described as the declining state of democratic institutions and the erosion of religious freedom in India,” the press release said. They stressed the importance of safeguarding these principles and stressed that strong bilateral relations should be rooted not only in economic and strategic cooperation but also in a shared commitment to fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.
Among those participating in the discussions were Bishop Johncy Itty, Rev. Fr. John Thomas, Rev. Itty Abraham, Rev. Wilson Jose, Rev. Sabu Varghese, George Koshy, and Rev. Jacob George, Rev. Sunny Philip and George Abraham
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