Remembering the legacy of the visionary leader, Martin Luther King Jr., Indian Americans in the US State commemorated Rev. Dr. King’s tireless efforts in establishing the freedom to vote and all

On account of the birth anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Vice President Kamala Harris and several other Indian Americans held a commemoration ceremony and asserted that the nation ought to continue fighting for the freedom to vote and all.

Former Baptist minister and social rights activist in the United States, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. played a prominent role in the civil rights movement and is held in high esteem as a legend. Born in January 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, he is highly regarded as a champion of civil rights for the African-American community, pushing for racial and economic justice and taking a firm stand for freedom.

Vice president Harris commented on the ceremony that it is a pivotal duty for the upcoming generations to continue fighting for their freedom to vote and freedom for all, on account of honoring the legacy of the man celebrated. Indian American Congressman, Raja Krishnamoorthi, in the due course of celebrating and reflecting on the legacy of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., invited the citizens in building a better, fairer, and more equitable world, thereby, achieving the dream of Dr. King Jr.

Though the nation has managed to emerge as an equality-induced population ever since the civil rights movement, it is crucial to eradicating the pertaining bigotries in the arena. Mr. Krishnamoorthi remarks on the necessity and significance of Americans standing together as one whole state, inconsiderate of their backgrounds or rejections.

Additionally, Congressman Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal noted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s significance in establishing equality and freedom among the people of America. Owing to the moral leadership of Dr. King, the Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965, undermined by an extremist Supreme Court. Mrs. Jayal adds that passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act would likely favor establishing freedom to vote for people all around America, eliminating the bias.

Mrs. Nikki Haley, a former US Ambassador to the United States encircled the fact that citizens ought to face the country’s challenges, with each paving a crucial contribution accordingly. She noted that moving forward by honoring the progress established in the country, would likely facilitate building a brighter, and better future ahead. Similarly, several other members like the Indian Ambassador, Taranjit Singh Sandhu took part in the ceremony, reminiscing about the visionary leader’s contributions.