Washington: As Donald Trump achieved a historic victory in the 2024 US presidential election, 6 Indian-Americans made history by winning seats in the US House of Representatives. This time too, Indian-origin Subramaniam surprised everyone by winning election to the US House of Representatives from Virginia. With Subramaniam’s victory, the number of Indian-Americans in the US House of Representatives increased from 5 to 6. Suhas Subramaniam, an Indian-American from Virginia, is a lawyer by profession. Subramaniam became the first elected figure from the community in the state and the entire east coast. He is currently a Virginia state senator.
Subramanian, who entered the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia, won the election, defeating Republican Mike Clancy. After his win, he said: “I am honored and humbled that the people of Virginia’s 10th District have trusted me to fight their toughest battles and deliver results in Congress. This district is my home. I’m here Married. The issues facing our community are personal thanks to me and my wife, Miranda, who say it is an honor to continue serving this area of ​​Washington.
The number of Indians in the U.S. House of Representatives will further increase
Now the number of Indian Americans in the House of Representatives is likely to increase further. Currently, Amish Shah is likely to defeat the Republican incumbent in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Subramaniam, who is currently winning from Virginia, previously served as a White House adviser to former President Barack Obama. He is a well-known face among the Indian-American community in the United States. He joined the Congress’ Samosa Caucus, which currently consists of five Indian-Americans. They are Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamurthy, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jaypal and Sri Thanedar. Now, Subramaniam’s name has also been added to it.
Five Indians successfully win again
All five current Indian-American legislators were re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. This time, after Subramaniam wins from Virginia, there will be 6 Indian-Americans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. Tanedal was elected to Michigan’s 13th Congressional District for the second consecutive term. He previously won this election in 2023. Raja Krishnamurthy won his fifth consecutive election in Illinois’ 7th Congressional District. The fight for control of the White House and Congress remains fierce, though. After the victory, Raja Krishnamurthy said: “I am honored that the people of Illinois’ 8th District have extended my contract to represent them in Congress,” Krishnamurthy said : “My parents came to this country with a dream for their family’s future and believed they could achieve it in America.” “Despite some difficult times, we got it done.”
Ro Khanna from California and Pramila Jaipal from Washington state won.
Ro Khanna, who represents California’s 17th Congressional District, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who represents Washington state’s 7th Congressional District, also won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives from their respective districts. . Dr. Ami Bera, a physician by profession, is the highest-ranking Indian-American member of Congress representing California’s 6th Congressional District since 2013. He was re-elected for his seventh consecutive term. In Arizona, Democratic Shah leads Republican incumbent David Schweikert. With 63% of the votes counted, he received 132,712 votes to his opponent’s 128,606 votes.
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