However, the rebranding initiative actually reflects a rising discomfort among indian Americans about being associated with the policies and stances adopted by the indian government and about being perceived by Americans as speaking for them. Additionally, although still having religious ties to their nation of origin rather than political ones, they feel the need to declare their "Americanness" while doing so.
Representatives from the national, California, and texas units of "Americans 4 Hindus," the national, New York, and florida units of "Hindu American PAC," the Hindus of georgia PAC, Hindu PACT (World Hindu Council of America), the vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, and the "American Hindus Coalition" will attend the summit, which is being organised by the two openly Hindu organisations.