Biden knows Indian-American community is special to him: Indian-American mayor

Indian-origin Mayor of Cincinnati, Aftab Purewal said that US President Joe Biden understands that the Indian American community has a lot to contribute to the public service of the country and this community is special to him. Most people of Indian origin are involved in Biden’s administration. Pureval told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of the ‘American Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting’ at the White House, “This (appointment of so many Indian-Americans and South Asians to key positions in the administration) means that President Biden is not taking the community lightly.” Let’s take He understands how special we are and how much we have to contribute to the public service of the country.”

Purewal is the first Indian-American, Tibetan-American and Asian American to be elected mayor of Cincinnati, the third largest city in the state of Ohio. He took oath of office on January 4. Mayer had met Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu in Cincinnati only last week. Both belong to Punjab. He said, “I talked about my family history. My father is from Punjab. He (Taranjit Singh Sandhu) is also from Punjab. We talked a lot about that. I also met the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala recently. I briefed him about my trip.”

Purvel said, “But broadly we talked about how Cincinnati and Ohio can continue to strengthen their relationship with India. We have a lot of Indian immigrants, people of Indian origin not only in our city but in the tri-state area. It was an honor they chose to come to Cincinnati to meet with me and our business and community leaders. I am so grateful that we have such a strong relationship.” The mayor said, “I am very proud of my community, the Indian and Tibetan communities, for all that we have accomplished in this country.

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