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Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

People react during a public hearing in the Seattle City Council chambers regarding an ordinance to add caste to Seattle's anti-discrimination laws, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Seattle. Council Member Kshama Sawant proposed the ordinance. (Photo: AP)

Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination

22 Feb 2023 9:19 PM
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a news conference on the day after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, January. 7, 2021. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

House will move to impeach Trump if he doesn't resign 'immediately', says Pelosi

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said the impeachment proceedings should begin immediately
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Jaishankar's meeting with the Committee, headed by Engel, the Democratic lawmaker from New York, on December 18 was cancelled. (Photo: File)

Here is why Jaishankar cancelled meeting with US lawmaker Jayapal

Jaishankar refused to meet Indian-American Jayapal, who introduced a Congressional resolution to lift restrictions imposed on J&K.
24 Dec 2019 8:42 AM
Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

Jaishankar’s conduct regrettable

Over decades, our diplomats have earned a name for dignified conduct.
24 Dec 2019 4:27 AM
Jaishankar was in Washington DC and met leaders of the Senate and House Foreign Affairs Committees. (Photo: File)

Shouldn't be pressurised, says sources on Jaishankar's cancelled US meet

'A distorted narrative is being put out by some about EAM's meeting with the US Congress,' sources said.
21 Dec 2019 11:43 AM
Speaking to media here, Jaishankar said that the resolution neither provides a fair understanding of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir nor fair characterisation of what the Indian government is doing in the region. (Photo: File)

Have no interest in meeting Pramila Jayapal, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar had abruptly cancelled a meeting with senior members of Congress this week after US lawmakers refused demands to exclude Jayapal.
20 Dec 2019 9:49 AM
'I have fought to strengthen the special US-India relationship, which is why I'm deeply concerned. Detaining people without charge, severely limiting communications, & blocking neutral third-parties from visiting the region is harmful to our close, critical bilateral relationship,' Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tweeted. (Photo: ANI)

Bill introduced in US House of Representatives urges India to end restrictions in J&K

It notes that the people across the US maintain ties with family and friends in J&K.
08 Dec 2019 10:53 AM
She is the only Indian-American member in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. (Photo: Twitter)

'If we don't stand up now...': Indian-American Congresswoman wants Trump impeached

During first day of impeachment hearings, Jayapal came out in strong support of impeachment against President.
05 Dec 2019 2:59 PM
Pramila Jayapal

US has a greed problem, says Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Fundamentally, she stated that America doesn’t have a scarcity problem, but rather a greed problem.
28 Aug 2019 3:07 AM
Jayapal, 53, a Democrat from Washington DC, took to Twitter to share a clip of Tuesday's session where she was seen presiding over the House as temporary speaker. (Photo: Twitter | @RepJayapal)

Pramila Jayapal becomes first South Asian American woman to preside over US House

‘Beyond proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in our nation's history and to hold the gavel today,’ Pramila Jayapal said.
05 Jun 2019 4:13 PM
Pramila Jayapal

12 Indian-Americans in US Congressional elections poll fray

Tough fight predicted in key Congressional districts.
21 Sep 2018 1:34 AM
Her comments came days after Paul Manafort, who once headed Trump's campaign, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and agreed to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (Photo: File | AP)

US recognising that they don't trust President, says Indian-origin Congresswoman

'You have to begin to wonder how it could possibly be the case that president knew nothing about what was going on,' said Pramila Jayapal.
17 Sep 2018 10:28 AM
Jayapal, a fast-rising democratic star and determined critic of President Donald Trump, has assumed the mantle of a House ‘leader of the resistance.’ (Photo: AP)

Pramila Jayapal features as only Indian-American woman on Politico power list

Ms Jayapal, 52, is the only Indian American to figure in the Politico's power list. She ranks fifth on the list.
05 Dec 2017 11:22 AM
"President Trump's barbaric executive orders have thrown our nation's ports into turmoil and struck fear into the hearts of Muslims across the country," Ms Jayapal said. (Photo: AP)

Indian-American Congresswoman vows to fight Trump's immigration ban

Her remarks came after 2 immigrants held by Customs and Border Protection at the Seattle airport as a result of the order were released.
30 Jan 2017 7:57 AM
Pramila Jayapal

A woman of substance

Indian-born Pramila Jayapal was elected to the US House of Representatives with a landslide victory.
11 Dec 2016 12:17 AM
Pramila Jayapal has said President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that he will continue to prey on the fears of ordinary Americans. (Photo: AP)

Trump will continue to prey on fears of Americans: Pramila Jayapal

Her comment came after the US President-elect selected Senator Jeff Sessions for the position of Attorney General.
19 Nov 2016 11:37 AM
Pramila Jayapal

India very important: Pramila Jayapal

Ms Jayapal, 51, was elected to the US House of Representatives from the Seventh Congressional District of Washington State.
17 Nov 2016 12:46 AM
Kamala Harris

US presidential polls: Indian roots in election wins

Indian-American Kamala Harris too scripted history when she emerged victorious in the key election for the US Senate seat from California.
10 Nov 2016 1:21 AM
(L to R) Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal and Ro Khanna. (Photo: AP)

Record 5 Indian-Americans set to be elected to US Congress

Kamala Harris will be elected to the Senate while Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Amit Bera to the House.
09 Nov 2016 12:50 PM
51-year-old Jayapal got 57 per cent of the votes from Washington State, leaving behind her rival Brady Walkinshaw who secured 43 per cent votes. (Photo: Twitter)

Pramila Jayapal 1st Indian-American woman to be elected to US House

India-born Jayapal made a mark with her progressive agenda in the Washington State Senate.
09 Nov 2016 12:17 PM

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