USA: After the President Election, now Indians also in the elections of the city council, these candidates are moving forward
Symbolic photo of election in America.
Houston (US): In the initial results of the US Texas Municipal Council elections, the candidates of Indian origin continue on the lines of the presidential elections. In the city council elections, two Indian-American candidates are leading in their respective cities. Due to this, there is an atmosphere of celebration among people of Indian origin settled in America. Earlier, 6 Indian MPs had also hoisted the victory in the 2024 presidential elections held in the US.
Who is going ahead in the city council elections?
Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur are leading from their respective areas in the Texas Municipal Council elections of America. Both these candidates are in the fray for important city council posts in Sugar Land and San Antonio. The initial phase was elected on June 3, after which the last two candidates voted for the election (runoff) match on Saturday. Singhal is ahead of his rival Nasir Hussain with 54 percent of the votes in Sugarland’s ‘District 2’, who got 46 percent of the votes.
Texas expects Indian-American representation
IIT Delhi alumni Singhal focused on transparent rule, improvement in infrastructure and community engagement. The initial results of ‘San Antonio District 1’, graduated from Stanford and Harvard, are ahead of their nearest rival Patty Gibbons in the initial results. He has got 64 percent of the votes in his account. Similarly, Sukh Kaur focused her campaign on affordable housing, public transport expansion and inclusive urban development. She lives in San Antonio with her husband and two children. In the event of victory of both the candidates, Indian-American representation under the Municipal Body leadership of Texas is expected to be strengthened.
These 6 Indians won the US House of Representatives
Suhas Subramaniam from Virginia
King Krishnamurthy Illinois
Mr. Thanedar Michigan
Ro Khanna California (from 17th district)
Pramila Jaipal Washington
Dr. Ami Bera California (from 6th district) (Language)
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