A4H Founder and Chairman Dr. Romesh Japra extends his support and best wishes to Congressman Walkinshaw as A4H leaders engage with him on issues important to the Hindu community.
McLean, Virginia, D.C. — October 10, 2026
Americans4Hindus (A4H) brought together community leaders, trustees, advisors, and supporters in McLean, Virginia, for a fundraiser supporting Congressman James Robert Walkinshaw, Democrat representing Virginia’s 11th Congressional District on Tuesday, October 6th 2026.
The event, organized with the involvement of Akhil Govil, Madhu Govil, President of A4H Virginia, Nar Ji, and the wider A4H team, provided an opportunity for direct engagement with Congressman Walkinshaw and substantive discussion on issues important to the Hindu community.
The gathering focused on communicating community priorities, discussing concerns, and strengthening relationships with elected representatives. Attendees came prepared with specific issues and requests, and the discussion provided an opportunity to raise these matters directly with the Congressman. According to event feedback, Walkinshaw addressed the concerns shared by participants and expressed a willingness to engage with the community on matters raised.
Dr. Romesh Japra Extends Support to Congressman Walkinshaw
Dr. Romesh Japra, Founder and Chairman of Americans4Hindus, extends his support and best wishes to Congressman James Walkinshaw. Dr. Japra recognizes the importance of maintaining constructive relationships with elected representatives and continuing meaningful dialogue on issues that matter to Hindu Americans.
A4H’s engagement with Congressman Walkinshaw reflects the organization’s commitment to communicating community priorities, encouraging civic participation, and building channels for ongoing discussion between Hindu American leaders and public officials.
Through such engagements, A4H seeks to ensure that community concerns are presented clearly and that opportunities for continued dialogue remain open.
A4H Leadership and Community Participation
The fundraiser was attended by A4H leaders, trustees, advisors, and supporters, including:
- Rajiv Sharma — National President, A4H
- Vidya Mishra — President, A4H Maryland
- Dr. Raman Sood — National Chief Advisor, A4H
- Dr. Sudhir Sekhseria — Trustee and Senior Advisor, A4H
- Dr. Neha Govil — Trustee, A4H
- Anil Sharma — Trustee, A4H
- Narsimha Koppula — Trustee, A4H
- Manish Saraf — Trustee, A4H
- Hemanshu Verma — Trustee, A4H
- Navneet Sharda — Trustee, A4H
Other A4H leaders and supporters also participated in the gathering. Their presence highlighted the importance of organized community engagement and collaboration in bringing shared concerns to the attention of elected officials.
Recognizing the Event Organizers
A4H acknowledges Akhil Govil, Madhu Govil, Nar Ji, and the entire organizing team for their roles in bringing community members together for this fundraiser. Their efforts helped facilitate an evening centered on direct communication, community priorities, and engagement with Congressman Walkinshaw.
Madhu Govil, as President of A4H Virginia, was among those involved in supporting the event and advancing A4H’s community engagement efforts in the state.
Continuing the Conversation on Issues Affecting Hindu Americans
The October 6 gathering in McLean underscored the role of direct engagement in connecting community leaders with elected representatives. The discussion provided a forum for sharing perspectives and raising issues important to Hindu Americans.
Americans4Hindus remains committed to empowering American Hindus and pro-Hindu voices politically through civic engagement, political participation, and community leadership. A4H will continue to encourage constructive dialogue with public officials and opportunities for community members to communicate their concerns and priorities.
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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— Americans4Hindus.
