A4H Founder & Chairman Dr. Romesh Japra supports endorsement as Washington Chapter continues expanding civic and political engagement
Dr Abhilash Maroju
SEATTLE, Washington: Americans4Hindus has announced a new 2026 endorsement in Washington State, supporting Congresswoman Suzan DelBene for U.S. Congress, Congressional District 1 on Monday, 21st September 2026.
The endorsement represents another step in A4H’s continuing civic and political engagement in Washington State, as the organization works to create greater opportunities for community participation, leadership and engagement in the democratic process.
Dr. Romesh Japra, Founder & Chairman supported the endorsement, with the Washington Chapter represented at the endorsement event by Prashant SriPeramBudhuru, President, A4H PAC Washington Chapter, and Prasad Anguluri, Bothell City Councilmember and WA Legislative District #1 DEI Chair.
Also participating in the event were Senator Stanford and DuPont CM Jugal Thakor.
King County’s official 2026 election information lists Suzan DelBene as a candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 1, in the November 2026 general election.
Dr. Japra: A4H’s Continued Commitment to Civic Engagement
Dr. Japra said: “Americans4Hindus is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for the Hindu American community to participate in civic and political life. Our endorsements reflect our continued engagement with candidates and public leaders and our commitment to strengthening the community’s voice through informed participation. We are pleased to support Congresswoman Suzan DelBene and to continue expanding the work of A4H in Washington State.”
Dr. Japra has continued to emphasize the importance of bringing community members into the civic process and encouraging greater participation at every level of government.
Prashant SriPeramBudhuru: Strengthening the A4H Washington Platform
Prashant SriPeramBudhuru, President, A4H PAC Washington Chapter, spoke about the significance of A4H’s expanding presence in Washington State.
“Americans4Hindus has created an important platform for civic participation, political awareness and community leadership. The Washington Chapter is proud to be part of that larger effort and to continue building meaningful engagement with candidates and elected officials. Endorsements such as this demonstrate the growing role of A4H in connecting our community with the political process.”
Prasad Anguluri: A Platform for Community and Civic Participation
Prasad Anguluri, Bothell City Councilmember and WA Legislative District #1 DEI Chair, highlighted the broader significance of the A4H platform.
“Americans4Hindus has established a valuable platform for community members to become more engaged in civic and political life. Creating opportunities for dialogue, participation and connection with candidates and elected leaders is important to strengthening community involvement. A4H’s continued work in this area provides an important avenue for greater civic participation.”
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene: Appreciation for A4H
Proposed statement for approval by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene:
“I appreciate Americans4Hindus and Dr. Romesh Japra for their support and for the opportunity to engage with members of the Hindu American community. I value the opportunity to build relationships with Washington’s diverse communities and appreciate the engagement and participation of Americans4Hindus.”
A Growing Washington State Presence
The endorsement adds to Americans4Hindus’ continued civic and political engagement across Washington State and nationally.
A4H describes its broader mission as empowering the Hindu-American community through civic engagement, leadership development, advocacy and political participation, with multiple state PACs operating under its national platform.
For the Washington Chapter, the endorsement also represents continued engagement with candidates and public officials and an opportunity to encourage greater participation by Hindu Americans in the political process.
Americans4Hindus remains focused on developing a stronger, more informed and more engaged community through civic participation, leadership and political involvement.
About Americans4Hindus (A4H):
Americans4Hindus is dedicated to empowering Hindu Americans through political education, leadership development, strategic endorsements, and community mobilization. Americans4Hindus continues to expand its national presence by building alliances, empowering communities, and advancing democratic engagement across the United States
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Website: www.americans4hindus.org
“We are not just participating – we are shaping the future. From school boards to the U.S. Congress, American Hindus are ready to lead.”— Americans4Hindus.
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