Explained: The "Samosa Caucus" In US Congress And Who Belongs To It
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"Samosa Caucus" is a nickname given to a group of Indian-American lawmakers in the US Congress.
Indian-origin Suhas Subramanyam won the Democratic primary in Virginia, United States, likely making him the newest member of the “Samosa Caucus” in US Congress. He is set to compete in the general election for a House seat that includes parts of Washington suburbs.
What is the “Samosa Caucus” in the US Parliament?
"Samosa Caucus" is a nickname given to a group of Indian-American lawmakers in the US Congress. It refers to the growing number of Indian-American legislators who are of South Asian descent, particularly those of Indian origin.
The name is a playful nod to the popular Indian snack "samosa”. The term was coined around 2018 by Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois, to celebrate the growing influence of Indian-Americans in US politics.
