Bhuwan Pyakurel: The former refugee from Bhutan who's now a city councilor in Ohio

That's So Hindu

English - March 18, 2021 04:43 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB
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In this episode HAF Director of Human Rights Deepali Kulkarni speaks with Bhuwan Pyakurel, a refugee from Bhutan who emigrated to the United States, settled in Ohio, and is now a city council member. He talks about what led to the Hindu community of Bhutan to be expelled from the Himalayan nation, the challenges of being a refugee in India, and his journey to and success he and his family have found in the US. Hope you enjoy it.

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