Niraj Antani, a 29 yrs old Republican has created history by becoming the first-ever Indian-American to be elected to the Ohio State Senate. Currently the State Representative, Antani has defeated Mark Fogel of the democratic party on Tuesday and got elected as the State Senator for Ohio Senate's 6th district, which encompasses most of Montgomery country.
Once oath to, he will be creating history by becoming Ohio's first Indian-American state senator.
Antani said, "I am so grateful for the continued support of this community in this I was born and raised. My grandparents lived much of their lives under British rule in India, only gaining their freedom seven decades ago. That it is possible for their grandson to be elected as Ohio's first Indian-American state senator is a testament to America's beauty. I thank the Voters for entrusting in me with this sacred honour, to be their voice at the statehouse" he said.
In Antani's word, He assured that as a state senator he will work hard every day so that all Ohioans can havtoe the opportunity to fulfill their American dreams.
In 1987, Antani's parents came to the US and settled in Washington township. Later, they moved to Miami. He is a political science graduate.