Indian Diaspora and Politics: A Force for Change and Representation

As of 2021, the United States has the largest Indian diaspora population, with over 4.5 million people of Indian origin.

Diaspora Politics refers to the political activities and engagement of Indian diaspora communities in their host countries and their relationship with India.

Bobby Jindal, a Republican, served as the Governor of Louisiana from 2008 to 2016, becoming the first Indian-American governor in the United States.

The Federation of Indian Associations UK is the largest umbrella organization representing the interests of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom.

Sukh Dhaliwal, a Liberal, served as the Mayor of Brampton, Ontario from 2006 to 2014, becoming the first Indian-Canadian mayor of the city.

Clive Palmer founded the Palmer United Party in 2013, which became the third-largest party in the Australian Senate after the 2013 federal election.

Nikki Haley, a Republican, served as the United States Secretary of State from 2017 to 2018, becoming the first Indian-American to hold this position.

The Indian Association of South Africa is the oldest and largest organization representing the interests of the Indian diaspora in South Africa.

Basdeo Panday, an Indo-Trinidadian politician, served as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2001, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold this position.

Cheddi Jagan founded the People's Progressive Party in 1950, which became the dominant political party in Guyana after independence.

Cassam Uteem, an Indian-born politician, served as the President of Mauritius from 1992 to 2002, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold this position.

The Fiji Indian National Congress is the oldest and largest organization representing the interests of the Indian diaspora in Fiji.

Jagernath Lachmon, an Indian-born politician, served as the Prime Minister of Suriname from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold this position.

Satnarayan Maharaj founded the Congress of the People in 2006, which became the third-largest political party in Trinidad and Tobago after the 2007 general election.

Bharrat Jagdeo, an Indian-born politician, served as the President of Guyana from 1999 to 2011, becoming the youngest person to hold this position.