South Asians for America (SAFA) on Wednesday convened community members in Queens for a postcard-writing event in support of two SAFA-endorsed Democratic candidates, Vichal Kumar and Somnath Ghimire, ahead of …
Elections
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South Asian Leaders Highlight Mentorship and Representation at Impact Summit Panel
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readA panel discussion titled “For our Future: NextGen Leaders in Office” brought together South Asian political leaders to reflect on their journeys in public service, focusing on overcoming generational and …
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Indian State Elections: A Republic at the Polls, Two Very Different Battles
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 6 minutes readIndia does not hold one election — it holds a hundred simultaneously, each a separate argument about power, identity, and who the state belongs to. The two contests concluding this …
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South Asian Groups Mobilize Virginia Voters Ahead of Redistricting Vote
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readSouth Asians for America (SAFA) and Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV), in collaboration with the DNC AAPI Caucus, hosted a hands-on Action Lab at the 2026 Impact Summit in …
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Opinion: Democrats Need to Tread Carefully
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readWhat is happening politically must be music to the ears of the Democratic Party. Equally there are sober elements in the party to believe that the outcome of the November …
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Bengal Polls: Battle Over ‘Bangaliana’
by Jayanta Roy Chowdhury 5 minutes readAs Bengal celebrates ‘Poila Baisakh,’ the first day of the Bengali calendar, a vibrant expression of the culture of this riverine land, electoral battle lines are hardening over that very …
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Mark Carney’s Liberals Secure Majority Government After By-Election Wins
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readThe Liberals have secured a majority government, bringing an end to years of uncertainty under minority rule. Led by Mark Carney, the party crossed the majority threshold after winning all …
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Nirav Shah Secures Endorsement from Former MEMA Director Art Cleaves in Maine Governor’s Race
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readDr. Nirav Shah, a candidate for governor of Maine, has announced the endorsement of Art Cleaves, a veteran emergency management leader in the state. According to a statement from Shah’s …
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Endorses Jay Vaingankar in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional Race
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) has endorsed Jay Vaingankar in the race for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. “In Congress, we need leaders who know how to get things done and …
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Canada By-Elections Seen as Crucial Test for Mark Carney’s Liberal Minority Government
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readWill Doly Begum, who ended her long association with the New Democratic Party (NDP) earlier this year, provide a political boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party …