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News Topical, Digital Desk : Two Indian-origin Muslims have made history in the United States. Gujarati-born Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral election, and Hyderabadi-born Muslim woman Ghazala Hashmi has won the election for lieutenant governor of Virginia.
Mamdani, 34, becomes New York's youngest mayor. He also represents the newest face of the Indian-American community, which has seen its number of victories in US elections increase fivefold in just 12 years.
Who is called ' Samosa Caucus '?
Following his victory, the " Samosa Caucus ," representing the Indian-American community in American politics, is now being widely discussed. This caucus continues to grow rapidly in American politics.
The Indian-American community in the United States, whether at the state or federal level, holds elected office, often referred to as the Samosa Caucus. This is a nickname given to a group of Indian-American lawmakers in the US Congress.
The nickname reflects the growing number of legislators of South Asian descent, particularly those of Indian descent. The nickname is a playful nod to the popular Indian snack, the samosa. The term was coined around 2018 by Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois to celebrate the growing influence of Indian-Americans in American politics.
Whose names are included ?
The Samosa Caucus includes both Republicans and Democrats. A little over a decade ago, the list included fewer than half a dozen names, but today it boasts nearly 60. This includes Trump administration appointees like Vivek Ramaswami and FBI Director Kash Patel.
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