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Indian American Impact endorses Ravi Bhalla for US House candidacy
Bhalla, born to Indian immigrants, has a background as a civil rights attorney. He gained national recognition for reforming federal visitation policies in correctional facilities
Bhalla, born to Indian immigrants, has a background as a civil rights attorney / X-@RaviBhalla
The Indian American Impact has officially endorsed Mayor Ravinder Singh Bhalla for his primary candidacy for the US House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District. Bhalla's potential election would mark a significant milestone as the first South Asian representative from New Jersey to Congress.
We're thrilled to endorse @RaviBhalla for NJ’s 8th Congressional District! He comes from the community he seeks to serve, advocating for his neighbors as an attorney and Hoboken’s Mayor.
— Indian American Impact (@IA_Impact) April 4, 2024
If elected, Mayor Bhalla would be the first South Asian elected to Congress in New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/9N0Pt1p6qQ
Bhalla, born to Indian immigrants, has a background as a civil rights attorney. He gained national recognition for reforming federal visitation policies in correctional facilities. From 2008 to 2016, he served on the Hoboken City Council, focusing on initiatives to combat corruption and mismanagement. Subsequently, he assumed mayoral roles starting in 2017, securing re-election in 2021, demonstrating his innovative leadership and commitment to progress in Hoboken.
My name is Ravi Bhalla and I am running for Congress against Robert Menendez Jr. in the Democratic primary.
— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) December 12, 2023
Watch my launch video to learn why this Jersey kid thinks all the Jersey kids out there deserve to have faith in our leaders again: pic.twitter.com/9bUINAUZM7
Taher Hasanali, Indian American Impact's National Political Director, expressed confidence in Bhalla's candidacy, highlighting his track record of championing justice and inclusivity.
Hasanali emphasized Bhalla's accomplishments saying, “Ravi's track record of championing justice, combating discrimination, and ensuring all New Jerseyans can pursue the American dream speaks volumes about his commitment to our values. His accomplishments as a civil rights attorney and as Mayor of Hoboken demonstrate his dedication to tackling corruption, reforming policies, and moving communities forward.”
In response to the endorsement, Bhalla expressed gratitude for the support of Indian American Impact, emphasizing the organization's role in promoting diversity and inclusion in government. He echoed their belief in the strength of America's diversity and the enrichment brought by immigrant communities.
“I am thrilled to have the endorsement of Indian American Impact, an organization that works to ensure that our government draws on the talents of all our people, including those from communities that have been too often excluded. I join Indian American Impact in believing that America's diversity is its strength and that our nation is continually enriched by every new wave of immigrants. It is our unique strength,” said Bhalla.
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