Eric Garcetti appointed as US Ambassador to India

US ambassador to India: Eric Garcetti has been named as the new US Ambassador to India by the US Senate Committee. Despite being nominated by President Joe Biden almost two years ago, Garcetti’s appointment had been pending until now.  Eric Garcetti served as the President of the City Council of Los Angeles for four consecutive terms and is known to be a close acquaintance of President Biden. He has also emerged as a leader within the Democratic Party. Garcetti’s tenure as mayor of Los Angeles, on the other hand, lasted nine years and was not without controversy. There was a contentious incident that occurred during his presidency in 2020.

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Eric Garcetti’s nomination for the prestigious diplomatic posting as the US Ambassador to India had been pending before the US Congress since July 2021, when President Biden nominated him for the position. Prior to his confirmation, the position had remained vacant for more than two years. However, during President Biden’s first two years in office, some lawmakers had expressed concerns about Garcetti’s handling of sexual assault and harassment allegations against a former senior adviser, which led to his confirmation being delayed.

Eric’s Career

Before entering politics, Eric Garcetti was a guest lecturer of International Affairs at the University of Southern California, where he taught courses in diplomacy, public policy, and world affairs. He also served as an officer in the US Navy Reserve for nearly 12 years, starting in 2005. In addition to his political career, Garcetti is known for his passion for jazz piano and photography.

From 2013 to 2022, Garcetti held the position of Mayor of Los Angeles, making him the youngest mayor the city has had in 100 years and the first Jewish person to hold the office. Prior to his time as mayor, he served as the President of the Los Angeles City Council from 2006 to 2012 and as a Councilmember for the 13th District before that.