Shri Thanedar is an Indian-American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Thanedar was born in Mumbai, India, and immigrated to the United States in 1973. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.
After graduating from Harvard, Thanedar worked as a management consultant for McKinsey & Company. He then founded several businesses, including a pharmaceutical company and a chain of health clinics.
Thanedar entered politics in 2012, when he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. He served two terms in the House, during which time he sponsored legislation on a variety of issues, including healthcare, education, and business development.
In 2018, Thanedar ran for governor of Michigan. He lost the Democratic primary to Gretchen Whitmer.
In 2021, Thanedar was elected to the United States Congress, representing Michigan's 10th congressional district. He is the first Indian-American to represent Michigan in Congress.
On June 22, 2023, Thanedar escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his historic joint address to the US Congress. Thanedar said that he hoped that the prime minister would speak against the aggression by China and Russia.
Thanedar is a controversial figure. He has been accused of making false statements about his business record and his personal wealth. However, he remains a popular figure among Indian-Americans in Michigan.
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