Pramila Jayapal

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s sister launches Congressional bid

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Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s sister launches Congressional bid

Susheela Jayapal, former county commissioner in Oregon. | Photo Credit: Twitter/@SusheelaMultCo Susheela Jayapal, the sister of Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, has launched her Congressional bid from the U.S. State of Oregon. A former county commissioner in Oregon, Ms. Susheela announced her candidacy on Wednesday, aiming to succeed longtime Democratic Party Representative Earl Blumenauer, Oregonlive news … Read more

Indian-American Pramila Jayapal elected as chair of powerful Congressional Progressive Caucus

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Indian-American Pramila Jayapal elected as chair of powerful Congressional Progressive Caucus

WASHINGTON: Indian– American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has been elected as the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), making her one of the most powerful US lawmakers for the 117th Congress. Jayapal, 55, who was elected on Wednesday, said that the caucus is going to advance racial justice, tackle poverty and inequality and help transform … Read more

View: A Biden presidency may put both India and US to a tougher maturity test

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View: A Biden presidency may put both India and US to a tougher maturity test

So, the real Kamala Harris question from an Indian perspective is whether she can be the ‘pragmatic problem-solver’ — as she once described herself — for Biden to bridge the gap with the progressives for larger strategic interest. Seen through that lens, the US needs partners beyond its set of allies. Synopsis The challenge is … Read more