Close X
Sunday, November 24, 2024
ADVT 
International

Harsh Vardhan Singh, Indian-American, Enters Governor's Race In New Jersey

IANS, 29 Mar, 2017 12:12 PM
    A 31-year-old Indian-American entrepreneur has entered the governor's race in New Jersey, the elections for which are scheduled for later this year.
     
    Harsh Vardhan Singh, a Republican, entered the race with a promise to cut property taxes and make New Jersey a national technology leader.
     
    If elected in the November gubernatorial elections, Singh would succeed outgoing Governor Chris Christie.
     
    However, he faces a tough Republican primary on June 6, 2017.
     
    There are at least four popular Republican candidates in the race,  Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Lt Governor and Secretary of State Kim Guadagno, Nutley Commissioner of Public Affairs Steven Rogers and businessman Joseph Rudy Rullo.
     
    New Jersey is predominately a Democratic State, but it currently has Republican Governor Chris Christie, who can't seek a third term because of term-limit.
     
    Announcing early this month his run for the top elected position in the State, Singh urged people of New Jersey to give fresh ideas a chance.
     
    "We've tried bankers from Goldman Sachs before and we've tried lawyers. Now if you give me the support I bring my engineering background as a problem solver," he said.
     
    Born in Atlantic City, Singh earned engineering degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
     
    "It's time to scale back the government interference in our lives and get back to our motto of 'Liberty and Prosperity'," he said.
     
    If elected, Singh would be the third Indian-American ever elected as a Governor of a State.
     
    Bobby Jindal was the first Indian-American elected as the Governor of Louisiana followed by Nikki Haley of South Carolina.
     
    Neil Kashkari had an unsuccessful bid at the top position in California.
     
    Local news-papers, as of now, do not give much chance to Singh.
     
    New Jersey has one of the highest concentration of Indian-Americans in the State.
     
    As per 2010 census, New Jersey had the third largest concentration of Indian Americans after California (5,28,176) and New York (3,13,629).
     
    New Jersey's 2,92,256 Indian-Americans, as per 2010 census accounted for 3.32 per cent of the State's population.
     
    The state experienced an increase of 72 per cent increase in Indian-American population since 2000.
     
    "I was making a lot more money in the private sector. I was doing a very good job. The idea is to help our people and improve the state," Singh said in a recent interview to SNJ Today.
     
    In his speech, to announce his gubernatorial run, Singh said the problems faced by New Jersey are a result of a flawed philosophy of government held by State leaders.
     
    He asserted that the solution has always been right in front in the state motto: Liberty and Prosperity.
     
    "Through Liberty we attain Prosperity," he said.

    MORE International ARTICLES

    French Soldier Shoots Attacker Outside Louvre In Paris

    French Soldier Shoots Attacker Outside Louvre In Paris
    A French soldier opened fire and seriously injured a suspected attacker near the Louvre museum in Paris on Friday, the interior ministry said.

    French Soldier Shoots Attacker Outside Louvre In Paris

    Donald Trump Administration Imposes Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions

    "Today's action is part of Treasury's ongoing efforts to counter Iranian malign activity abroad that is outside the scope of the JCPOA," Treasury said

    Donald Trump Administration Imposes Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions

    Pakistan Denies Identity Papers To Family Of Doctor Who Helped Trace Osama Bin Laden

    Pakistan Denies Identity Papers To Family Of Doctor Who Helped Trace Osama Bin Laden
    Pakistan has denied identity cards to the family of Shakeel Afridi, the jailed doctor believed to have helped the CIA hunt down Osama bin Laden in 2011, blocking college enrollment for his children, their lawyer said on Friday.

    Pakistan Denies Identity Papers To Family Of Doctor Who Helped Trace Osama Bin Laden

    After Trump, Now Kuwait Bans 5 Muslim-Majority Countries, Including Pakistan

    After Trump, Now Kuwait Bans 5 Muslim-Majority Countries, Including Pakistan
    Kuwait has suspended the issuance of visas for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.

    After Trump, Now Kuwait Bans 5 Muslim-Majority Countries, Including Pakistan

    Hillary Clinton's New Book To Include 2016 US Election Experience

    Hillary Clinton's New Book To Include 2016 US Election Experience
      "These are the words I live by," said Ms Clinton, who will use them to tell stories from her life, up to and including her experiences in the 2016 presidential campaign.

    Hillary Clinton's New Book To Include 2016 US Election Experience

    Indian-American Leaders Launch Effort Against President Trump's Immigration Ban

    The lawmakers - Pramila Jayapal and Raja Krishnamoorthi - joined by former Obama Administration official and top Indian-American leaders urged the community to stand united and fight jointly against these executive orders.

    Indian-American Leaders Launch Effort Against President Trump's Immigration Ban