Desk: The political influence of people of Indian origin in America is continuously increasing. Now another big name has been added to this list. Indian-origin American leader Ranjeev Puri has created history in Michigan politics. Democratic Party leader Ranjeev Puri has been elected speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.
With this, he has become the first Indian-American to reach this post. The special thing is that in the same state of Michigan where Abdul had made a record with his victory, Ranjeev Puri has also achieved a new achievement. This success of Ranjeev, born in a Punjabi migrant family, is being considered a big achievement not only for the Indian community but also for the South Asian people living in America.
42-year-old Ranjeev Puri was elected speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday. With this, he has become the first Indian-American leader to reach this post. Expressing happiness over his achievement, Ranjeev said in a Facebook post that he is grateful for the trust and support received from his colleagues.
In the post, he wrote, he is eager to work together with the new leadership of the state to fulfill the promises made to the people of Michigan. He also talked about working with new Senate Majority Leader Darrin Camilleri and newly elected Governor Joslyn Benson. Ranjeev Puri's family had settled in America from Punjab. His parents came to America in search of a better future.