WASHINGTON: In a momentous occasion for Indian Americans, six of their leaders on Friday were sworn in as members of the US House of Representatives, the largest so far for this minority ethnic community in the United States. "When I was first sworn in twelve years ago, I was the sole Indian American Member of Congress and only the third in US history. Now, our coalition is six strong! I am excited to welcome even more Indian Americans to the halls of Congress in the years to come!", Congressman Dr Ami Bera said in a post on X.
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