PALATINE: Indian American Democratic Organization (IADO) has lent its full support to the candidacy of India businesswoman Laddi Singh (aka Nimrata Kainth Singh) who is campaigning door to door in the Illinois State House of Representatives District 54 for the November 4 elections.
The District includes Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Inverness, parts of Barrington, South Barrington, Hoffman Estates, and Arlington Heights. The elections are on November 4.
IADO is apolitical wing of Indian Americans and its support to Laddi Singh enhances her credibility and chances to win the election. Besides, IADO Laddi Singh also got support from Sen. Mike Noland, Commissioner Frank Avila, Committeeman Matt Flam and Illinois State branch of the International Union of Operating Engineers. This round of support from different agencies and directions has boosted the chance of Laddi to win the election, it is believed.
In a very close race, she is pitted against incumbent right wing Republican candidate Tom Morrison. Laddi Singh is a Democratic candidate with party support. Many Asian American communities have rallied behind her boosting her chance to be the first ever Asian American woman representative in Illinois.
“My opponent is not representative of our community. He has focused on ideologically extreme “social issues” while accomplishing nothing that benefits the people of our district. We need a representative who will listen to all of her constituents, not just to fellow extremists,” said Laddi Singh.
During her door to door walks, Laddi has been getting a favorable nod not only from ethnic minorities like Hispanics, African Americans, and Asian Americans but also from the mainstream American Caucasian voters of her district.
“Many people I talk to like my sincerity of purpose and transparency besides my clear cut position on many issues facing Illinois residents,” she said.
“I will meet with representatives of all communities that are part of the 54th District and listen to their concerns and ideas.
This includes all ethnic groups and economic classes. Good ideas come from all sources, but the Illinois General Assembly does not hear from large parts of our community.I will make that happen. The additional advantage that I have is being a self-made business woman,” said Laddi Singh.
Born in a rural village in Punjab , Laddi graduated in Computer Science , was an officer in N.C.C. (National Cadet Corps), played college soccer at university state and national level in India, immigrated to USA, worked many odd jobs while going to school for Certified Medical Assistant studies. And now she is the CEO of her own healthcare business. Her father is a village Chief (Sarpanch) of their village in Punjab and she has decided to do one better by jumping into challenging arena – State of Illinois politics.
She has the support of top leadership of the Democratic Party who want to win this district over and she is confident that the 54th District will go to the Democrats in the November 4 general elections. “Our communities must register to vote and must exercise their right to vote on November 4. They can also vote early in person at certain locations, and also,” she said.
Raj Mago
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