The India-US relationship "should not be tied to" one administration or government in either of the country, 48-year-old Bera, who represents seventh Congressional district in California, told PTI.
"It is not just economic partnership; it is also a geo- political relationship. It is a critical partnership and touches on the complexities of South Asia. India increasingly is becoming the foundation for South Asia," he said.
"As we look for stability in South Asia more broadly in Asia India is a critical partner. So that's not hindered on who wins the Indian elections coming up and who is the president there. That should be a partnership which should be sustainable," said Bera, whose parents immigrated to the US from Rajkot in Gujarat.
He, however, refrained from giving answers to any question on the visa issue of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, except for noting that it is for the US Government to decide.
"I think this is an exciting time for US Indian relationship. I am grateful that as the only Indian-American Congressman I can represent Indian-American Diaspora but also the reception that I received in India suggests that how important it is for the people in India to see that they representation in United States Congress," he added.