Washington : A prominent Indian-American industrialist who played a leading role in mobilising Hindus for US President-elect Donald Trump has been appointed to the Transition Finance and Inauguration committee, a Republican Hindu organistion said. Shalabh “Shalli” Kumar, who is founder and president of Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC), has been appointed to the Transition Finance and Inauguration teams. “I am honoured to accept these positions with the transition team and the inauguration committee,” Kumar said in a statement. “I am looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and working together with Steve and the other members of the Trump administration to Make America Great Again,” he said.