PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldNithya Raman Becomes First South Asian Mayor of Los Angeles
Nithya Raman, born in Kerala, has defeated incumbent Karen Bass to become the first South Asian mayor of Los Angeles. Her victory marks a milestone for Indian-origin politicians in the US, with both Los Angeles and New York now led by Indian-origin leaders. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Raman and highlighted differences in mayoral powers between the US and India, noting Indian mayors face constraints from a British-era system.
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