'I vow to work hard': Niraj Antani is first Indian-American to be sworn-in as Ohio Senator

Niraj J. Antani was, on January 4 (local time) sworn in as an Ohio State Senator, making him first Indian American in state’s history to be raised to rank. Antani, a member of Republican Party had formerly served as State representative for 42nd Ohio House District since 2014. Taking to Twitter, he anunced his appointment writing that he was “grateful” to able to represent community in which he was born and raised.

Helping American dream 

Elaborating furr, 29-year-old asserted that he would continue to work hard every day for each Ohioan, in order to facilitate m to achieve ir “American dream”. Antani would serve his full term of four years. Previously, Indian origin lawmaker had shared a photograph of his ‘House office’ while serving re for last time. “Anyone who kws me, kws I have loved my office & its view of Statehouse,” he wrote in an online post.

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Antani's mination reiterates increasing presence of Indian origin lawmakers in American politics. Last month, US President-elect Joe Biden named Indian-American Vedant Patel as assistant press secretary of White House. Biden on December 19 had anunced new list of additional members of White House communications and press staff. While taking to Twitter, Biden-Harris presidential transition account said that diverse, experienced and talented individuals demonstrate Biden’s continued commitment to building an administration that looks like America. 

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Additionally,  re-elected Samosa caucus, comprising of five Indian-American lawmakers, also plays an important part in shaping American laws. group includes four members of House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice president elects Kamala Harris. All names belong to Democratic party and were re-election in vember polls. 

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