BOSTON — Veteran Democratic Party strategist and fundraiser Ramesh Kapur is not known for soft words, and in a wide-ranging and candid conversation, he delivers a blunt message to Indian Americans: always have a Plan B—including the possibility of returning to India or relocating to countries such as Australia.
The warning comes amid what Kapur describes as the most strained U.S.–India relations in recent history, a volatile American political climate, and growing uncertainty for immigrant communities. In an exclusive face-to-face video interview, Kapur speaks candidly about U.S. politics, the role of Indian American lawmakers, and what he sees as uncomfortable realities facing the community.
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Kapur, who has worked behind the scenes of Democratic politics for more than four decades, also discusses his strong support for Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthy, who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Kapur is hosting a fundraiser for Krishnamoorthy on Dec. 21, 2025, at his home in Winchester, Massachusetts, underscoring his continued commitment to elevating Indian American leaders on the national stage.
A longtime advocate for Indian American political participation, Kapur has played a key role in numerous national and state campaigns, including those of former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Active in Massachusetts politics since 1980 and nationally since 1986, he has been one of the Democratic Party’s most consistent top fundraisers for decades.
“Indian American representation matters now more than ever,” Kapur emphasizes in the interview, pointing to Krishnamoorthy’s Senate run as a pivotal moment for the community. Kapur hosted a similar fundraiser for the congressman last year and has remained a vocal supporter of Indian American candidates across the country.
Beyond politics, Kapur is president of the U.S. Indian Security Council Inc., a bipartisan organization focused on strengthening ties between the United States and India. He is also president of Medical-Technical Gases Inc., a Medford-based processor and manufacturer of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and gas mixtures.
Kapur’s political résumé spans some of the most consequential Democratic campaigns of the past half-century. He served on the Democratic National Committee’s site selection committee in 1992, when New York was chosen to host the Democratic National Convention. His leadership roles include finance co-chair for Michael Dukakis’ presidential campaign (1986–88), DNC trustee (1988–90), managing trustee for DNC/Clinton-Gore (1992–94), DNC board vice chair (1995–96), and a board member of DNC Leadership 2000 and Gore/Lieberman (1999–2000).
He was also vice chair for John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign and a trustee for DNC/Kerry-Edwards Victory 2004, in addition to serving on leadership committees for Vote Now in both 1992 and 1996.
As Kapur reflects on his decades-long political journey, his message to Indian Americans is unmistakably direct: political engagement is essential—but so is realism. In an era of global uncertainty and shifting alliances, Kapur urges the community to stay informed, organized, and prepared for whatever comes next.
