When Indian-American industrialist Shalabh "Shalli" Kumar donated close to a million dollars to the Trump campaign, many in the community dismissed it as a poor investment.
But today, Mr Kumar is the go-to guy not just for Indian-Americans chasing opportunities in the new administration but apparently for the Indian officials seeking contacts with Trump aides.
A leading Indian TV channel NDTV introduced him as "the man with a direct line to Trump" on their show. Another top-ranking Diaspora website, The American Bazar, has called him "the most influential Indian-American power broker" in DC.
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