Congressman congratulates people of India.
By The American Bazaar Staff
WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, has congratulated the people of India, and lauded the democratic process in India, the largest such exercise in the world.
“I congratulate the Indian people for their participation in these historic elections. From Kerala to Jaipur, from Mumbai to Kolkata, the power of democracy was on display throughout the country. I applaud India’s commitment to the democratic process and wish the Indian people and government the very best,” said Crowley in a statement.
Crowley is the eight-term representative from the 14th Congressional District of New York, which includes sections of Queens and the Bronx. He is a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the House of Representatives.
Earlier, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) had also sent her best wishes to the people of India on completing the five-week long national election process.
“I congratulate the people of India on successfully concluding the world’s largest democratic election, and look forward to constructive dialogue with the new government.  These elections, with record voter turnout, are an inspiring affirmation of our shared democratic tradition.  The U.S.-India partnership is key to pursuing peace, stability, and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, and to successfully addressing a wide range of global challenges,†said Gabbard.