Washington: Mamta Singh has made history in Jersey City, becoming the first Indian American ever elected to public office in one of the United States’ most prominent Indian American hubs.

Singh won a Council At-Large seat, marking a breakthrough moment for a community that has long been central to the city’s identity but had never held a seat in City Hall.

Her election came during a night of sweeping political shifts, with reformist James Solomon winning the mayoral runoff.

Singh has strong roots in grassroots organising and nonprofit leadership. She is the founder of JCFamilies, one of Jersey City’s most active community groups working with women, children, and working parents. She also launched Indians In Jersey City, an organisation that supports immigrant families and keeps Indian c

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