More Indian Americans seeking office this year 7/6/2010 12:53:34 AM
The money "obviously" makes a big difference, said Sanjay Puri, chairman of the nonpartisan US India Political Action Committee, which raised $75,000 in the first quarter of the year and $300,000 in 2008 to support Indian American candidates and others who have pro-India views. "The money is there. The candidates just have to prove that they are credible."
Nikki Haley May Become the Second Indian-American Governor 6/17/2010 12:48:16 AM
The organization puts candidates in contact with big donors in the Indian community and helps them plan fundraisers and events, says Sanjay Puri, chairman of USINPAC.
The rise of the Indian-American candidate, as Nikki Haley and others run 6/11/2010 12:40:11 AM
According to Mr. Puri, the election of Jindal was a defining moment for Indians, and since then, his organization has seen a dramatic increase in Indians wanting to become more politically active.
NRIs face 'obstacle course' in travelling to India 6/1/2010 12:24:35 AM
"As dual nationality is not allowed by India, an Indian passport should automatically be considered void once an Indian citizen accepts a foreign passport. To require such persons to visit the issue retrospectively after several years is both futile and insensitive," said Sanjay Puri, chairman of the US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC).
