During a recent parliamentary committee meeting, Shashi Tharoor highlighted the unexpected silence of the Indian-American community regarding adverse US policy changes affecting India. The discussion included US lawmakers, who expressed their support for a strengthened India-US relationship despite the Trump administration’s decisions, such as increased H-1B visa fees and tariffs on Indian goods. Tharoor emphasized the need for the Indian-American community to advocate for their interests, given the positive views of India among some US Congress members. This dynamic underscores the importance of active engagement from the diaspora in shaping US policies that impact India, reflecting a broader commitment to the strategic partnership between the two nations.