House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, in a special gesture, has welcomed India’s envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu at a reception hosted by an eminent Indian-American in a Californian city and re-conveyed his support for stronger India-US ties in the days to come.
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The reception on Friday was hosted by prominent diaspora members Nachhattar and Susana Chandi in Indian Wells city.
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The event was attended by over 500 people, including several Congressmen like Raul Ruiz (Democratic), John Duarte (Republican), Jay Obernolte (Republican), Paul Cook (Republican), and Joe Baca (Democrat).
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McCarthy, in his remarks, reconveyed his support for stronger India-US ties in the days to come. McCarthy in the past too committed himself to strong bilateral ties.?
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California House Speaker Anthony Rendon along with several State legislators, judges, attorneys, senior officials from local administrations, county-level functionaries, mayors, and influential diaspora members attended the reception hosted in honour of Sandhu, the Indian Ambassador to the US.
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It is rare for a House Speaker to welcome an envoy at any event.
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The event was part of the Indian Embassy’s sustained bipartisan outreach to elected representatives and bureaucrats both at the federal and state level and to the industry and diaspora. ?
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In his remarks, Sandhu highlighted India’s journey in the last 75 years in all spheres, including politics and economy, and the ongoing digital transformation and clean energy.?
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"In this, partnership with the United States has played a very important role," he said.?
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This partnership is now being spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden’s vision.?
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He also highlighted the role of the diaspora in fostering bilateral ties.