Indian-origin Hakeem Jeffries more likely to succeed Pelosi as US House Democratic chief

Hakeem Jeffries launched a bid on Friday to turn out to be the Democratic chief, promising his colleagues in a letter that he would empower and defend them — and increase their ranks.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 19, 2022 08:35 IST

Hakeem Jeffries launched a bid on Friday to turn out to be the Democratic chief. (Image: AP)

By India Today Web Desk: US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York is more likely to succeed Nancy Pelosi because the Democratic social gathering’s chief within the House of Representatives. Jeffries launched a bid on Friday to turn out to be the Democratic chief, promising his colleagues in a letter that he would empower and defend them — and increase their ranks.

In an indication of Jeffries’ rising energy, Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn backed him after saying they’d step down from their management posts.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi stated, “I know Chairman Hakeem Jeffries well, and I am confident he will be a tremendous leader for the Indian-American community.” Krishnamoorthi, whereas speaking to the media, stated,“I am proud to endorse Hakeem Jeffries to serve as the next House Democratic Minority Leader.”

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“I have spoken to Hakeem at length about the many important issues impacting the health and prosperity of the diaspora, and he keenly understands the need to implement high-skilled immigration reform, to grow small businesses, and to further expand and enhance the US-India relationship,” Krishnamoorthi stated.

A 52-year-old native of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, Jeffries holds levels from the State University of New York, Binghamton, Georgetown University and New York University Law School. He started his profession as a lawyer earlier than being elected to the New York state legislature, the place he championed reasonably priced housing and labored on policing points, notably the controversial follow referred to as “stop and frisk.” He is married and has two youngsters.

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NANCY PELOSI TO STEP DOWN

Nancy Pelosi, the dominant political operator, legislative tactician and face of House Democrats for twenty years, and the primary girl to function Speaker, introduced on Thursday that she would depart the management ranks in January following slender election losses that price Democrats their majority, however would stay in Congress.

An 82-year-old California liberal, Pelosi made her announcement throughout a speech on the House flooring – drawing applause from Democrats whilst many Republicans determined to not attend. She stated she won’t retire from the House however proceed to signify San Francisco as she has carried out for 35 years.

(With inputs from companies)

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Nov 19, 2022