Modeled after the highly successful Republican Jewish Coalition, the Republican Hindu Coalition (“RHC”) was founded by Mr. Shalabh “Shalli” Kumar, an industrialist and a philanthropist based out of Chicagoin, in 2015 to be the unique bridge between the Hindu-American community and Republican policymakers and leaders. Hindu Americans in the United States come from many countries, principally India
but also include Hindus from Nepal, Sri Lankan, Caribbean, Indonesia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Australia, Africa and various parts of Europe. Additionally Hindus include all faiths like Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists that were born in India. The goals of the RHC include:
Meeting with Republican policymakers and leaders and members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives to educate them on how strengthening trade and political ties between United States with India, is in the national and economic security interests of the United States;
Expansion of trade between India and United States to promote “Made in America” opportunities and also encourage PM Modi’s “make in India” program as an alternative to manufacturing in China, also in the security interests of the United States. Forge a strong defense and security alliance between United States and India to combat international terrorism. Raising funds for the RHC in order to create meetings all around the United States to educate the Hindu-American community about the need for such stronger trade and political ties between the United States and India and the need for the RHC and membership in the RHC;
In addition, the RHC Political Action Committee will allow us to engage in political activities across the country and support candidates who support our principles and goals. On every level, the Republican Hindu Coalition is committed to building a strong, effective, and respected Hindu-American voice in Washington and across the country.
