Biden's reference to the hate crime against Asian Americans was welcomed by Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna.
The development is being seen as a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.
"Voting is our Dharma, and it's at the heart of our society," said Amit Jani, Biden Campaign National AAPI director.
'Having a voice at the table means the other side has to show up to listen. It became clear that wouldn't happen,' says actor Maulik Pancholy, one of the 10 members who resigned from the US president's advisory commission on Asian Americans.
Indian Americans speak up about the daunting challenges on the 16th anniversary of the tragedy.
About 90 per cent of the workers at this delivery service facility are said to be Indian-Americans, mostly from the Sikh community.
Nearly 100 Indian-Americans are on the ballot for the midterm elections and have emerged as strong contenders.
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