Expressing concern over reports that his staff was engaging in 'worst kind' and 'hurtful' stereotyping of Indian-Americans, a bipartisan body representing the community has sought clarification from Barak Obama who is seeking Democratic nomination for next year's presidential elections.

"We have been encouraged by your message of inclusion and your promise to bring a new king of politics to our life to our country (the United States). This is why we are so concerned about the media reports," Sanjay Puri, chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) said.

In a letter to Obama, Puri asks him to respond directly to the reports.

"We trust that you will take all appropriate action on his matter and look forward to your response on this issue of great importance to the Indian community."

"We are very proud of the contributions Indian Americans have made, and continue to make, to our country. We are extremely proud to be Americans, and are working everyday for the brighter future you regularly speak about," he said.            

"We are also proud of the strong relationship shared by the United States and India. This is a vital partnership between the two largest democracies who share common values. Our sincere hope is that you will seek to strengthen this relationship and celebrate the contributions Indian Americans make to our country and the world," Puri added.

Puri was apparently referring to a document reportedly circulated by staff of Obama which denigrates his rival Hillary Clinton's links with India, mockingly referring to her as a Democrat from Punjab.

The three-page document, which also makes other allegations, was obviously referring to Clinton's remark at a fund-raiser hosted by Sant Chatwal that "I can certainly run for the Senate seat in Punjab and win easily."

Clintons have close ties with Indian-American community and apparently that has irked Obama's staff and the document also criticizes these links to attack her stand on outsourcing.

The Clintons, says the document, has 'reaped significant financial rewards' from their relationship with the Indian community, both in their 'personal finances and Hillary's campaign fundraising.'

Hillary Clinton, who is the co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, has drawn criticism from anti-offshoring groups for her vocal support of Indian business and unwillingness to protect American jobs, it asserts.

"Bill Clinton has invested tens of thousands of dollars in an Indian bill payment company, while Hillary Clinton has taken tens of thousands from companies that outsource jobs to India. Workers who have been laid off in upstate New York might not think that her recent joke that she could be elected to the Senate seat in Punjab is that funny," it reportedly adds.

The document also denigrates Sant Chatwal, who is among major fund raisers for the Clintons.