Shri Thanedar

Military veteran Adam Hollier has announced his bid for Congress for Congress in Michigan's 13th district which covers the east and southern portions of Detroit and Wayne County. He will a challenger for the Indian-origin shri thanedar for the Detroit seat. Hollier ran in the 13th District's Democratic Primary, earning second place behind Thanedar.

A Twitter exchange ignited between Congressman shri thanedar and Dinesh D'Souza, sparking debate on immigration, identity, and assimilation. D'Souza's remarks about Thanedar's background drew criticism, prompting responses from Thanedar and his son. The exchange highlights ongoing discussions within the Indian-American community regarding representation and challenges reductive narratives in American society.

shri thanedar, an Indian-origin Democrat millionaire who ran for governor two years ago, has been elected to the House of Representatives in Michigan with 93 per cent votes. Thanedar, 65, the scientist and businessman, raised a record-breaking $438,620, primarily from his own wealth, in the state House primary against six other opponents.

In a passionate denunciation, Congressman shri thanedar has taken a stand against President Trump's controversial comments regarding the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an ICE agent. Instead of expressing sympathy, Trump chose to highlight the deceased's father's political views, prompting Thanedar to describe the President as a 'deranged sociopath.

Entrepreneur-turned-politician and Democrat shri thanedar became the fifth Indian-American to be elected to the US House of Representatives, and the first from the state of Michigan, pipping Republican candidate Martell Bivings.

Congressman shri thanedar was elected to the US House from Michigan’s 13th Congressional district in 2022. He is the only Indian American in the US House of Representatives who moved to the US as a student, when he was 24; and he remains proud of his Indian heritage. In an exclusive interview from his Congressional district in Michigan, Thanedar spoke to the Times of India on a range of topics from his advocacy for a strong US-India relationship to the need for immigration reforms in America and a new Congressional caucus on religious freedom for people of Indian origin that he has recently launched. Edited excerpts from the interview.

Indian American Congressman shri thanedar has launched the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain (HBSJ) American congressional caucus. The caucus aims to address issues of religious discrimination and promote religious freedom for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains. It also aims to ensure accurate representation and inclusion of these perspectives in policy discussions.

Six Indian Americans, including Suhas Subramanyam, the first from the East Coast, have secured victories in the House of Representatives elections. The incumbent Indian-American members, Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and shri thanedar, all retained their seats. Amish Shah is also poised for a potential win in Arizona.

Indian-American Congressman shri thanedar has called for the elimination of Hamas, referring to them as "barbaric terrorists." He emphasized the suffering of civilians in Gaza due to Israeli air strikes and called for their freedom from Hamas control. Thanedar condemned the attacks on Israel and highlighted the loss of civilian lives on both sides. Hamas officials claim that Israeli strikes have killed over 5,000 people in Gaza, while the Israeli administration states that Hamas attacks have claimed over 1,400 lives and taken more than 200 hostages.

Congressman shri thanedar faces racist abuse from Trump supporters after introducing impeachment articles against the former president. The attacks, deeply personal and xenophobic, target his Indian heritage and appearance. Thanedar's move, despite limited support, aims to hold Trump accountable for constitutional violations, though it also coincides with a challenging re-election bid in a politically sensitive district.