Hindu from Hawaii wins Democratic primary for Congress

People: If Gabbard wins Congress polls shell be first Hindu member in House of Reps

Tulsi Gabbard,a Hindu American,has won the Democratic party primary for the US Congress from Hawaii. Her victory in the November Congressional elections is said to be a certain,which will make her the first Hindu American to be a a member of the US House of Representatives.

In her victory speech in Honolulu,Gabbard,31,thanked her supporters. I am privileged to be able to work for the people of Hawaii in whatever capacity, Gabbard said after her rival Mufi Hannemann conceded defeat.

Notably Hannemann started the race with a huge poll margin of more than 40 per cent. With all the votes counted for the US House District 2 Seat from Hawaii,Gabbard got 55.1 per cent of the votes while Hannemann received 34.3 per cent.

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Gabbards victory was cheered by the Hindu community. Hindus in America will have voice in Congress, said Vijay Pallod,a Hindu activist from Texas. Dalip Singh Saund,the first Indian-American in House of Representatives in 1950s was a Sikh,while Bobby Jindal the second Indian-American to make it converted to Christianity.

Though a Hindu,Gabbard is not Indian or of Indian origin. Her father Mike Gabbard,a Christian (Catholic),is currently Hawaii State Senator and mother Carol Porter Gabbard,a Hindu,is an educator.

Gabbard said she was looking to make her first trip to India as an elected member of the House of Representatives. As a Vaishnava,I especially look forward to visiting the holy sites of Vrindavan, she said. According to her campaign record,Tulsis spiritual lineage is the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya. The number of Hindus living in Hawaii is relatively small,with only two Hindu temples in the entire state.

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