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Nacho Nacho: Asian American Democrat and Harris supporter Ajay Bhutoria trying to woo voters with Bollywood-style campaign video

News September 9, 2024 indica

Ajay Bhutoria, a prominent leader within the South Asian American community and a member of the National Finance Committee for Harris for President, has launched a new Bollywood-themed campaign song titled “Nacho Nacho” to mobilize nearly 5 million South Asian voters in key battleground states, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, Nevada, and
Arizona. The initiative aims to rally voters behind Vice President Kamala Harris — the Democrat nominee — highlighting her as a beacon of hope for the future of Indian Americans and the broader South Asian community.

“Vice President Harris embodies the aspirations and future of millions of Indian Americans and immigrants,” Bhutoria stated. “Her leadership represents unity, progress, and a break from the divisiveness of Donald Trump’s past presidency. Through ‘Nacho Nacho’, we are using Bollywood’s universal appeal to unite and energize our community for this critical election.” Nacho Nacho follows the same beat as the Oscar winning song Naatu Naatu from the Indian film RRR.

Ajay Bhutoria meets South Asian voters, mobilizes community for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign

News September 4, 2024 indica

Ajay Bhutoria, national community leader, deputy national finance chair DNC and a key supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, recently met a gathering of Asian and South Asian Harris supporters to discuss the state of the race, with a focus on volunteering and organizing efforts in battleground states.

Bhutoria emphasized the critical importance of connecting with Asian and South Asian voters in multiple languages to ensure broad-based support for Harris in the upcoming November 5 Presidential election.

Indian American Democrat Ajay Bhutoria urges Americans to support Kamala Harris as President

News August 3, 2024 indica

After Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the Democratic Presidential nominee, Deputy National Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ajay Bhutoria, urged Americans to stand with her as she continues her journey.

“Let us stand with her as she continues this journey, and let us ensure that the promise of America shines bright for all,” said Ajay Bhutoria, as quoted by ANI. Further, Bhutoria described the day as ‘historic’ for the US as Harris secured the majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic nominee.

President Biden and VP Harris will defeat Trump-Vance in 2024 election, says Ajay Bhutoria

News July 20, 2024 indica

The Deputy National Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Ajay Bhutoria, underscored the importance of Democratic unity and focus heading into the upcoming election. Bhutoria emphasized that the choice in 2024 is clear, endorsing President Biden and Vice President Harris.

He said the duo represent the path forward for America, while their opponents, Donald Trump and JD Vance, threaten to reverse progress and impose a regressive agenda.

President Biden sends wishes on Mahavir Jayanti, Indian American community leader Ajay Bhutoria expresses appreciation

News April 21, 2024April 23, 2024 indica

Indian American businessman and Jain community leader, Ajay Bhutoria expressed a deep appreciation for President Joe Biden’s message commemorating Mahavir Jayanti, as well as his recognition of the significance of the festival. Bhutoria is also the US President’s advisor as the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Commissioner.

4 Indian Americans in Biden’s advisory panel; tackling hate crimes to be a priority, says Ajay Bhutoria

News February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 indica

Ritu Jha- President Joe Biden’s administration has appointed 23 commissioners to advise it on ways the public, private and nonprofit sectors can work together to advance equity, justice and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA, NH and PI) communities. The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders […]

US State Dept’s Donald Lu visits Jain Temple in California, says ‘Indian Americans are backbone of strong relationship between two countries’

News April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 indica

Donald Lu, US State Department Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs on Wednesday visited a Jain Temple in California and stressed that the Indian Americans are the backbone of strong relationship between the two countries. Following his visit, community leader Ajay Bhutoria welcomed State Department Assistant Secretary Donald Lu along with Senior Advisor for Domestic Outreach Jennifer Miller and Marissa Morales, Administrative Support Specialist to the Assistant Secretary.

South Asian community rallies for Kamala Harris; Cultural celebration transforms into political movement

News October 11, 2024October 12, 2024 indica

South Asian community members gathered recently for a Navratri Garba and Dandia event, which turned into a powerful political rally in support of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Amidst the festivities, more than 200 members of the community showcased their cultural pride and political acumen as the participants threw their weight behind Harris’s bid for the White House.

Democratic National Convention: Chicago event to have President Biden, Obama, Hillary and Bill Clinton as speakers

News August 18, 2024 indica

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) will kick off Monday, August 19, in Chicago, one month after Republicans held their convention in Milwaukee. American President Joe Biden will speak on the first day of the convention during prime time, as he passes the torch to his deputy Kamala Harris.

Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the convention, including approximately 4,000 delegates. The theme of the convention is “For the People, For Our Future”. While the official schedule has not yet been released, DNC officials have confirmed that President Biden and FLOTUS Jill Biden will speak Monday.

From Vice President to Commander-in-Chief: Kamala Harris’ Path to Victory

Spotlight August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 indica

In a historic and unprecedented turn of events, President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw his candidacy for re-election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President in 2024. This move has ignited a wave of support from a broad coalition of leaders and citizens alike. President Biden, alongside Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, First Ladies Dr. Jill Biden and Michelle Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and numerous Democratic governors, members of Congress, and mayors, have all rallied behind Kamala Harris. Their collective endorsement underscores a unified commitment to ensuring that Donald Trump does not return to the White House.

Kamala Harris stands as a beacon of hope and leadership in a time when America is at a crossroads. Her candidacy represents a bold vision for the future, one that promises to strengthen democracy, protect reproductive rights, and create opportunities for every American to thrive. As we face a critical choice between a future built on progress and inclusion versus one driven by division and regression, Harris offers a compelling path forward.

Chalo India tourism initiative aims to bring millions of diaspora community members to their homeland

News, Biz, Culture March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 indica

The Indian consulate in San Francisco on March 7 launched its ‘Chalo India’ campaign in Milpitas, California, to promote tourism among the diaspora. “Chalo India Global Diaspora campaign is being launched to involve all the members of the Indian community abroad,” Consul General of India in San Francisco, Dr. K. Srikar Reddy told the Indian diaspora at the event.

USCIS starts premium processing of work permits for certain international students

News March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 indica

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students seeking science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT extensions who have a pending Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and wish to request a premium processing upgrade.

Work visa holders can now renew visas in the U.S.

News February 26, 2023February 27, 2023 indica

When Nancy Jackson[Above right], the deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, came with a women’s team to Silicon Valley, she came bearing gifts for immigrants.

She told members of the press and later during the closed-door Round Table dinner with the Indian American community that H-1B, and L-1B visa holders can renew their visas in the U.S. instead of traveling back to the designated country, and that students can apply for visas immediately after getting accepted by a U.S.-based university.

Hope for children of documented dreamers lies with new bipartisan bill

News, Spotlight December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 indica

Pareen Mhatre is one of more than 200,000 children and young adults living in the United States as dependents of long-term non-immigrant visa holders (including H-1B, L-1, E-1, and E-2 workers). These documented dreamers grow up in the US, but their dependent visas expire at age 21, forcing many of them to self-deport to countries they might not even know or have any connection with.

USCIS increases automatic extension for some expiring work permits by up to a year

News May 3, 2022 indica

iNDICA News Bureau- The Indian American community has welcomed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement Tuesday that the automatic extension period for employment authorization and employment authorization documents (EADs), available to certain EAD renewal applicants is being increased temporarily to 540 days from the current 180. The increase, which goes into effect May […]

Biden has restored Americas Leadership on the world stage

Spotlight March 23, 2022 indica

Ajay Bhutoria-   Ajay Bhutoria, President Biden Advisor for Asian American Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian Commission and National Community Leader.   President Biden ran for office with a new economic vision: to grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out, not the top down. Biden-Harris economic strategy is producing historic results, during […]

FIRST LADY MEETS SAN FRANCISCO DEMS, SPEAKS ON UKRAINE

News March 6, 2022March 7, 2022 indica

RITU JHA- US President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris and the situation in Ukraine were the focal points of conversation at a small private event hosted by disability rights advocate Janni Lehrer-Stein, on March 5, at San Francisco’s affluent Pacific Heights. Attended by 25 close aides, the do was a Democratic Party fundraiser. Ajay Bhutoria, […]