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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is the Indian American that recently announced to run for Congressional elections?
A
Peter Mathews
B
Niraj J. Antani
C
Kamala Devi Harris
D
Joy Cherian
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dalip Singh Saund (September 20, 1899 – April 22, 1973) was an Indian-American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from California’s 29th congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elected in 2016, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is now serving her third term in Congress representing Washington’s 7th District, which encompasses most of Seattle and its surrounding areas including Shoreline, Vashon Island, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, and parts of Burien and Normandy Park.

Detailed explanation-3: -Later, in 2016 three more Hindus were elected to Congress: Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal and Ro Khanna (Rohit Khanna)all of Indian descent. American Hindus are now the third-largest Religious Group in Congress with four members.

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