Rahul makes ‘fantastic start’ to US visit
Calling the Indian diaspora in the US a ‘vital bridge’ between two nations, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has said that Dallas has provided a ‘fantastic start’ to his three-day US visit.
Gandhi, who arrived in Dallas on Sunday, interacted with students and teachers at the University of Texas. He also addressed the members of the Indian diaspora in Dallas.
Calling his interaction with students and faculty at the University of Texas ‘dynamic and engaging’, Rahul Gandhi said that they held discussions on politics, production, and skillrespect in India.
On his interaction with the Indian diaspora, Congress MP said that he emphasised key values that are essential to Indian politics, including love, respect, and humility.
In a post shared on Facebook, Rahul Gandhi stated: “I highlighted the importance of embracing India’s rich diversity - its languages, cultures, and traditions - while upholding the
principles enshrined in our Constitution. Like the US, India is a union of states, where all languages, religions and communities are equal,” he added.
He said that he looks forward to more meaningful exchanges in the coming days.
The Congress MP was welcomed at the airport by Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, and members of the Indian diaspora.
“The Indian Diaspora serves as a vital bridge between the two countries, and their commitment to these values strengthens the bond between our two great unions. I am passionate about unleashing India’s potential and look forward to more meaningful exchanges in the coming days,” Rahul Gandhi said in a post on Facebook.
He stressed that Indian diaspora should bring the idea of India to the US and the ideas of the US to India.
The Congress MP said: “You’re the bridge between these two unions - United States of America and the Union of States which is written in our Constitution, and so you have a very important role because the relationship between these two unions is going to determine the future of both these unions. The US needs India and India needs the US.”
Like the US, India is a union of states, where all languages, religions and communities are equal...the Indian Diaspora serves as a vital bridge between the two countries
RAHUL GANDHI