Indian-American lawmakers face backlash after solidarity post; termed 'Samosa Caucus'

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1 year ago

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Credited from: INDIATIMES

Indian-American lawmakers are facing backlash after a photo was posted by Congressman **Ami Bera** celebrating the growth of their coalition in Congress.
The post sparked a wave of **racist and nativist reactions** on social media, with many expressing anger over ethnic solidarity.
Critics alleged that the lawmakers are **“foreign agents”** and called for their deportation due to their ethnic identities.
Responses ranged from aggressive accusations of being **“anti-American”** to more nuanced critiques of expressing pride in ethnicity while serving as representatives.
The six lawmakers in the photo are all **Democrats** and include Bera, Ro Khanna, and others, some of whom were born in India and are naturalized citizens.

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