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'Ability, confidence, education, not minority identity': Family of Saba Haider on US poll victory
India-born Saba Haider's family in Ghaziabad hails her Illinois House win, saying ability and education matter more than community.
Key points
- Saba Haider won the November 3 US mid-term election from Illinois' 84th House District.
- She received 20,756 votes, or 70.9 per cent, against 8,520 votes for Republican candidate Brian Scopa.
- Her father Syed Ali Haider called the victory "a moment of pride for the entire country".
Why it matters. It is a win for an India-born candidate in the Illinois legislature, and her family in Uttar Pradesh presents it as proof that education and public service can transcend community identities.
India-born Saba Haider won the November 3 US mid-term election from Illinois' 84th House District, securing a seat in the state House of Representatives. She took 20,756 votes, or 70.9 per cent, against 8,520 votes for Republican candidate Brian Scopa. Her brother Abbas Haider, who lives in Ghaziabad, told PTI that background, caste and community do not matter, and that ability and education count more. Her father Syed Ali Haider called the win "a moment of pride for the entire country".
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'Ability, confidence, education, not minority identity': Family of Saba Haider on US poll victory
Saba Haider, an Illinois House representative, secured a significant victory in the recent elections. Her family in Uttar Pradesh celebrated the achievement, highlighting the importance of education and public service. Saba's journey included a gold medal in Wildlife Science from Aligarh Muslim University before moving to the US. She previously ran unsuccessfully for the DuPage County Board before Ghaziabad: India-born Saba Haider's election to the Illinois House of Representatives is a matter of pride for her family back home in Uttar Pradesh, which believes her achievement is a demonstration of how education, self-confidence and a commitment to public service can transcend community identities."It's not about being from a minority community. It is about your abilities, your confidence, your education and the personality you carry.Also Read: First South Asian woman in state's General Assembly takes the seat; India-born Saba Haider wins Illinois House seatIt does not matter which background, caste or community you come from," her brother Abbas Haider told PTI on Friday, reflecting on his sister's victory in the US elections."When you are an educated and civilised person and want to reach out to people with a spirit of service, you can win an election anywhere," he said.Also Read: Shriti Vadera appointed adviser to Britain's finance ministerAbbas, who lives in Ghaziabad and runs.