With Biden, India may need a new template Updated: Updated: Despite accumulated goodwill, New Delhi needs imaginative engagement to deal with the Democrat-controlled House Share Article Despite accumulated goodwill, New Delhi needs imaginative engagement to deal with the Democrat-controlled House The new administration in the United States, of Joseph R. Biden, and the 117th U.S. Congress, two separate branches in the American system of governance, hit the road running with a sense of purpose to ‘heal’ the country and restore its leadership role in the world. Now, with the Congress settling down to find its rhythm, it would turn attention to issues the Members are committed to and their constituents push for. While pursuing their agenda on The Hill, members tend to work together building support among colleagues as they move towards legislative action.