‘Dharma Caucus’ Stirs Suspicion from Hindu, Sikh Groups

A Democratic congressman’s attempt to form a Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Sikh American congressional caucus has left some members of the religious groups concerned about its true purpose. Rep. Shri Thanedar, of Michigan’s 13th District, formally launched the caucus last month with what he said was bipartisan support from 27 lawmakers of the four faiths, sometimes called the Dharmic religions.