PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaSaba Haider Becomes First South Asian Woman in Illinois Assembly
Saba Haider, born in Ghaziabad, India, won the Illinois state assembly election with 71.19% of the vote, making her the first South Asian woman to join the state's General Assembly. Representing the Democratic Party, she defeated Republican Brian Scopa by a large margin in the November 3 midterm elections. Her victory is celebrated as an inspiration for Indian daughters and the broader community.
Amar Ujala··Ghaziabad




