A Conversation Sunnyvale's Indian Americans Cannot Afford to Skip: Hindu Nationalism and California Politics

As one of California's most politically engaged South Asian communities, Sunnyvale's Indian Americans are at the center of a growing statewide conversation about identity, responsibility, and the reach of Hindu nationalist ideology into American civic life.

🗳️ Indian Americans Called to Lead the Conversation on Hindu Nationalism

A commentary published by CalMatters makes the case that Indian Americans carry a particular responsibility to educate their fellow Californians about the phenomenon of Hindu nationalism and its political implications. The piece argues that the community's cultural proximity to the issue gives it both credibility and a civic duty to engage openly on the topic. The commentary frames Hindu nationalism not merely as an overseas concern but as something with relevance to California's political landscape and its diverse democratic fabric. CalMatters, a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom focused on California government, provided the platform for this community-facing call to action. For Indian Americans in Sunnyvale — a city deeply shaped by its South Asian residents — the piece raises important questions about how diaspora communities navigate complex identities in American public life. [7]

Sources: [7] CalMatters