Washington: US President Joe Biden has so far appointed more than 130 Indian-Americans to key positions in his administration, which is the highest ever representation from the Indian community. ), Indians make up about one percent of the American population, and in which this designation has come to be.
More than 40 Indian-Americans were elected at the federal level
He not only fulfilled his promise to the Indian community as a presidential candidate in 2020 but also broke the records of his predecessor Donald Trump who appointed more than 80 Indian-Americans and his predecessor Barack Obama who appointed 60 Indian-Americans during his eight-year presidency. More than 40 Indian-Americans were elected at various state and federal levels, including four in the US House of Representatives. Also don’t forget the 20+ Indian-Americans who are heading leading US companies.
- Donald Trump appointed a record 80+ Indian-Americans
- Four Indians in the US House of Representatives
Vinay Reddy is the author of Biden’s address
While Ronald Reagan was the first to appoint an Indian to the president’s executive branch, this time Biden has appointed Indian-Americans to almost all departments and agencies in his administration.
The author of Biden’s address is Vinay Reddy, while his chief adviser on Kovid-19 is Dr. Ashish Jha, his climate policy adviser is Sonia Aggarwal, Special Assistant on Criminal Justice Chirag Bains, Kiran Ahuja heads the Office of Personnel Management, Neera Tanden is his senior adviser and Rahul Gupta is his drug czar.
Appointed various Indian-Americans to important diplomatic posts
Yuva Vedant Patel is now the Deputy Spokesperson in the Home Ministry while Garima Verma is the Digital Director in the First Lady’s Office. Biden has also appointed various Indian-Americans to important diplomatic posts. Donald Trump appointed a record of over 80 Indian-Americans. Four Indians have been inducted into the US House of Representatives. So far, over 130 Indian-Americans have held key posts in his administration. was appointed