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NY State Assemblywoman. Civil Rights Lawyer. Former Director of Immigration for NY State, Professor at @CUNYLehman . @StanfordLaw & @Penn Grad. Changemaker.

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I unveiled my legislation today to protect New York State from increasing cyberattacks that threaten our national security.
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🚨Catch @JeniferRajkumar first in this afternoon’s @Politico NY Playbook with @Nickreisman on her new bill safeguarding New York State from cyberattacks. Tech that poses a national security threat leaves us vulnerable and Rajkumar’s bill fixes this dangerous loophole.
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I am pleased to report that one of the alleged perpetrators of the anti-Hindu hate crime at Tulsi Mandir has been arrested and charged. What began as a conversation between me and local Hindu leaders became a global movement that even drew support from the White House. 👇
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I am holding a press conference tomorrow morning on the suspected anti-Hindu hate crime at a temple in Richmond Hill. 👇
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I was proud to lead the Hare Krishna Parade through the streets this weekend. As the first Hindu-American elected to New York State Office, I embrace all the diverse cultures of our city.
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As the first Hindu ever elected to New York State Office, I wish all New Yorkers a very Happy Holi! Holi signifies spring, love, life and the triumph of good over evil. Let the colors fly & throw colors on everyone as we commit to working together towards a peaceful loving world.
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As the first Hindu American elected to New York State Office, I wish everyone a Happy Krishna Janmashtami! May the blessings of Lord Krishna always be with you.
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Happy Navratri to Hindu devotees all around the the world. May Goddess Durga shower you with her blessings on these 9 days of Navratri. May she give you the strength, wisdom, and courage to overcome all obstacles in life. #NavratriFestival #navratri2022 #DurgaPuja
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NOW: As the first Indian-American woman elected to NY State Office, I am proud to lead the world’s largest India Day Parade down Madison Avenue! Jai Hind & God Bless America! 🇺🇸 🇮🇳
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I am proud to announce I won re-election last night by a landslide 97.81% of the votes. I am humbled by the faith the people of South Queens have put in me. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve. I am ready to get to work on my next term, and will give it the best I have. 🇺🇸
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Me and Governor of New York Kathy Hochul about to light the diyas for Diwali! As the first Hindu-American ever elected to NY state office, I was proud to celebrate at the first Diwali celebration ever hosted by a NY Governor. 🪔 #RepresentationMatters #Diwali
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Happy Navratri to Hindu devotees all around the the world. May Goddess Durga shower you with her blessings on these 9 days of Navratri 🙏
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As the first Hindu American elected to New York State Office, I wish everyone a Happy Krishna Janmashtami! Tonight I will join devotees & fellow New Yorkers at Brooklyn’s own @iskcon Temple, to celebrate the God that drove Arjuna’s chariot across the battlefield of life.
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As the first Hindu-American elected to New York State Office, I was proud to attend the beautiful “Ramayana in the Park” event & to honor the Federation of Hindu Mandirs for their work promoting the inclusivity, peace & harmony central to Hindu teachings.
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As the first Hindu-American ever elected to government office in our great state, I’m honored to be this year’s keynote speaker for this auspicious Hindu Festival. #Diversity #Inclusivity #ProudAmerican @HinduAmerican @hinduoncampus @hinduampac
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I am on my way to the White House to celebrate Diwali tonight with @POTUS . I wish a Happy Diwali to everyone across America & the world. May we win in the fight of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. May Goddess Lakshmi shower you with her blessings.
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Happy Indian Arrival Day! On May 5th, 1838 the first Indians arrived in Guyana. A generation later, some of their families arrived here in Queens to Little Guyana. Today we reflect on the journey of our ancestors & on the rights, freedoms and unity we must cherish going forward.
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Victory! I was proud to lead the movement for Diwali to be a school holiday in New York City. Saturday at midnight, the NY State legislature came together and spoke with one voice to say that Diwali will forever be enshrined in law as a school holiday in NYC. We made history. 🪔
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HISTORY in the making!! Watch me & hundreds of South Asians ascend the Capitol steps and declare support for Diwali to be a School Holiday once and for all in the City of New York. After over 20 years of advocacy, the time is now for this community. 2023 must be the year! 👇
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Upon the passage of my historic bill, we proudly say that Diwali is not just a holiday—it is an American holiday. The South Asian community is part of the American story. Now, children all over NYC can celebrate Diwali and the law recognizes over 200,000 South Asian New Yorkers.
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As the first Hindu-American ever elected to New York State Office, I wish all New Yorkers a very Happy Holi! Holi is the Festival of Colors. It signifies renewal, life and love. Let the colors fly as we work together towards a peaceful loving world.
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Today was a historic day as hundreds of South Asian & Indo-Caribbean New Yorkers came to the State Capitol to support my bill A628 to make Diwali a School Holiday in NYC public schools. #DiwaliLobbyDay
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I threw the colors of Holi with @NYCMayor today at the Phagwah Parade! We had a blast celebrating with our Guyanese, Trinidadian, Surinamese, Indian and Hindu community! Happy Holi New York City!👇 #Holi2023
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I spoke at the summer youth camp of Shri Surya Naryan Mandir. I talked with the girls about following Hindu Goddess tradition and bringing out your “inner Kali.” A 6 year old girl told me “You’re the best! My mom knows you! I love you!” She was the highlight of my week.
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I wish all my Bangladeshi friends a happy #VictoryDay #BijoyDibos 🇧🇩 as we celebrate 51 years since this critical milestone in the nation's independence. I had a wonderful time celebrating with Bangladeshi-American leaders today.
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My #Diwali 5 Borough Tour with @NYCMayor is a hit! At #TimesSquare Diwali, we celebrated the Festival of Lights with thousands of ecstatic New Yorkers. Now we are going to every borough to share the light of Diwali and light a lamp in every corner of this city. #HistoryMade 🪔
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Tomorrow! As the first Indian-American woman elected to a New York State Office, I invite you to Bowling Green to raise the Indian Flag and the American Flag above New York City, as we celebrate India’s Independence Day and the achievements of the Indian-American diaspora. 🇺🇸 🇮🇳
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Happy Navratri! May the great Goddess Durga shower you with her blessings and give you the power to overcome all obstacles in life!!
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Happy Diwali! May we win in the fight of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. May Goddess Lakshmi shower blessings upon you this new year. Last night I lit the diya lamps at One World Trade. Tonight I look forward to helping light them across the City.
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Check out the beautiful Tulsi Mandir- the Hindu temple in my district where the anti-Hindu hate crimes occurred with the total destruction of the Gandhi statue. The community has come together in solidarity. @COPCP2020 is patrolling the area to ensure the temple’s security.
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The Gandhi statue at Tulsi Mandir was vandalized a second time, this time completely destroyed. With the outpouring of support I’ve received from ppl all around Queens, the country & world, I’m more optimistic than ever that we will succeed in defeating these forces of hate.👇
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Happy Navratri to Hindu devotees all around the the world. May Goddess Durga shower you with her blessings on these 9 days of Navratri. 🙏
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Happy Diwali to all! May we win in the fight of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. May Goddess Lakshmi shower blessings upon you this new year. I look forward to lighting the diya lamps in Richmond Hill tonight.
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Happy 75th Indian Independence Day! As the first Indian-American woman elected to NY State Office, I send my warm greetings to over 4 million Indian-Americans across the United States. Vande Mataram and God Bless America!
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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Widely recognized as having the head of an elephant, Ganesh is the Lord of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles. Wishing you a new start and renewed confidence on this Ganesh Chaturthi!
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We did it! In the final hours of the Assembly session, I passed the historic Diwali School Holiday bill. Now and forever, families across NY will be able to celebrate the Festival of Lights together. Thank you to everyone who fought for the last 20 yrs to make this bill possible.
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This week’s @QueensChronicle cover features my bill to make Diwali a School Holiday! The time has come to recognize hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who are Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs & Jains, hailing from India, Guyana, Trinidad, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan & more!
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#Congratulations @JeniferRajkumar ! Assemblywoman Rajkumar’s first term in the New York Assembly made history as the 1st #HinduAmerican to ever serve in statewide elected office in NY. Her voice & influence as a proud #HinduAmerican legislator extends to across the country!
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Thank you for the outpouring of support and celebration about my announcement today with @NYCMayor and @DOEChancellor on Diwali becoming a school holiday. For more details, see my press release. #GetStuffDone
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The Post reports on the hate crime in my district. “Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar — who represents the area and is the first Hindu-American elected official in New York State — said hate and bias incidents against the local Hindu community are on the rise…”
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Man charged with hate crime for destroying Gandhi statue at Queens Hindu temple
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Happy Diwali, the Festival of Lights! This year, I brought the world a Diwali gift by enshrining in law that Diwali will forever be a Holiday in NYC Schools. We have lit an everlasting lamp in the hearts & minds of all New Yorkers. May we win in the fight of light over darkness.
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Happy Dussehra to everyone celebrating across America and the world. May this Dussehra light up your life and burn away all your worries. Today let us celebrate the victory of good over evil. #Dussehra
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Thank you Tanbir for amplifying this most important cause. I welcome all support for my bill establishing Diwali as a school holiday in NYC. The time has come for our community to be reocognized.
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Tanbir Chowdhury
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Also, we must make Diwali an official public & school holiday in New York State. Contact your state Assemblymember and Senator to sign on as a cosponsor (if they aren’t already) to AM @JeniferRajkumar & @LeroyComrie ’s (thank you both!) bills - A06846/S05710 & A07062/S05709.
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Thank you for your work securing justice for our Hindu-American community @NYPDHateCrimes .
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On 9/17 an arrest was made, but our job is not done yet. We are following up on additional leads to bring EVERYONE responsible to justice for our Hindu community. The perpetrator was charged with felony Criminal Mischief as a hate crime
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A central tenet of Hinduism is inclusivity and mutual respect toward people of all faiths. Hindus believe not just in tolerance, but in one step more than tolerance– actively loving and respecting people of different backgrounds and faiths.
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Today I had the opportunity to thank our troops for their service to our country. 🇺🇸
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Pulling the chariot down the streets of the city symbolizes pulling the spirit into one's heart. #HareKrishnaParade
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Today is the Republic Day of India, celebrating the adoption of the Indian constitution. Congratulations to the world’s largest democracy & to the entire Indian-American diaspora on all your achievements. I look forward to speaking tonight at the Indian Consulate.
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UPDATE: I am pleased to report that the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is now investigating the vandalism of the Gandhi Statue at Tulsi Mandir as a possible hate crime. Thank you to everyone who came together and spoke with one voice against anti-Hindu hate and all forms of hate.
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I’m honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the Vivah Panchami Festival in America. Looking forward to greeting the Indian, Nepali & South Asian American communities at this celebration of the eternal bond of Sita and Ram. Catch me tomorrow at 9:45am at
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Yesterday, I held a historic press conference in City Hall with @NYCMayor to celebrate victory in the fight for the Diwali School Holiday. I was proud to lead and win this fight, with unanimous passage of my Diwali bill in Albany. We said we would do it, and we did! #History
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Counting down to the New Year! #NYE2023
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I just spoke to @danielsgoldman to congratulate him on his win! I am proud to endorse him for Congress. His knowledge of the rule of law & courage to fight for our democracy has never been more needed in the halls of power. I am also proud to say he’s a fellow @StanfordLaw grad!
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Interviewed with @CBSNews today regarding the destruction of the Gandhi statue at a Hindu Temple in my district. #StopHate
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It’s happening! Tomorrow *hundreds* of South Asians & Indo-Caribbeans will come to Albany to lobby for my bill to make Diwali a school holiday in NYC Schools. I look forward to welcoming them to the State Capitol. #DiwaliLobbyDay
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All are invited to join @NYCMayor and myself for Durga Puja, the annual celebration of Goddess Durga. On this occasion, Hindus worldwide honor the Goddess of Power and her victory over evil. Join us in Queens as we celebrate the gorgeous mosaic of diversity that is New York City.
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The desecration of Gandhi statues and anti-Hindu hate crimes will not be tolerated in Richmond Hill or anywhere in New York State. At a time when our city is experiencing a 127% increase in hate crimes, we will gather tmrw in my district to condemn all forms of hate.
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Pandit Chunelall Narine is a great spiritual leader who has always believed in the power of the possible for our community and our youth. I was proud to honor him upon his inauguration as Dharmacharya, the highest level of attainment for a Hindu Pandit.
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Happy Indian Arrival Day. On May 5th, 1838 the first Indians arrived in Guyana. Today we reflect on the journey of our ancestors & its impact for generations to come. We reflect on where we have been and on the precious freedoms, rights and unity we must cherish going forward.
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The devil works hard but Assemblywoman Rajkumar works harder. Happy Halloween New York! 😈
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Happy Indian Arrival Day! On May 5th, 1838 the first Indians arrived in Guyana. Generations later, some of their families arrived here in Queens to Little Guyana. Today we reflect on the journey of our ancestors & on the rights, freedoms and unity we must cherish going forward.
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My press conference with @NYCMayor today at City Hall. I was proud to lead and win the fight to make Diwali a School Holiday, alongside Mayor Eric Adams.
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We've been fighting to make #Diwali an @NYCSchools holiday for a long time. Join us now at City Hall.
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Victory! This weekend, I toured the temples of Queens to celebrate the Diwali School Holiday victory with the people. I said I would do it, and I did! The joy and pride of the people could be felt. We are proud to be part of the American story. 🇺🇸
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On my way to Israel with our delegation of state legislators and @JCRCNY . Looking forward to experiencing this ancient, holy land— a meeting place for so many since the dawn of civilization. 🇮🇱 🇺🇸
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My dad always told me that Ram could not defeat the demon king Ravan alone. Ram needed Hanuman and the army of monkeys & bears. The lesson is that to accomplish any great task, we can’t do it alone. We must do it together. #Ramayana #HinduAmerican
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This was Mahatma Gandhi’s dream– a peaceful, loving world. We have achieved Gandhi’s dream in Richmond Hill, where Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews, and Christians live together in harmony, often on the same block.
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We said we would do it and we did! Thank you @NYCMayor for elevating our community and for your unrelenting support of my legislation to make Diwali a School Holiday in New York City! This week, my bill passed, forever enshrining the Diwali School Holiday into law! We did it.
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Merry Christmas to District 38 and to everyone across New York State and the entire world! May your holiday season be filled with magic and joy! #JoyToTheWorld
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Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar
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Happy 77th Indian Independence Day! As the first Indian-American woman elected to NY State Office, I send my warm greetings to over 4 million Indian-Americans across the United States. Vande Mataram and God Bless America!
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It has been 100 heart-wrenching days since the brutal attack by Hamas. I pray for the release of the 136 hostages still in detention. These are people's children, parents, siblings taken away. Their families' pain is our pain, and we will always stand together. #BringThemHomeNow
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As the first Punjabi-American ever elected to a NY State Office, I was so proud to be Guest of Honor at the Sikh Day Parade. Sikhs promote equality, unity, and compassion everyday. We are blessed to have a thriving Sikh community as part of the gorgeous mosaic of New York City.
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Today I was proud to celebrate my Diwali School Holiday Victory with a diverse coalition of lawmakers. From Albany to City Hall to the streets of Queens to the Hindu temples, New Yorkers are celebrating the historic passage of A7769 establishing Diwali as a NYC school holiday.
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#TeamJenifer was featured in newspapers all around the world for our initiatives to combat hate. And this is only the beginning! Every day we build bridges & thrive on inclusivity. Together we can conquer climate change, disease & the biggest problems of our time. #UnitedWeStand
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Tonight at 8pm, I’ll be celebrating Hanuman Jayanti at Sudama Mandir 101-51 115th Street! Everyone from all backgrounds is welcome to join the Hindu community in Richmond Hill tonight for this joyous celebration.
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Hundreds of Indian & South Asian American leaders are on their way to the State Capitol as we speak! I look forward to greeting them. It is time to make Diwali a School Holiday & we will make it happen! #DiwaliLobbyDay
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In October, I stood in Tweed Courthouse with @NYCMayor Adams and @DOEChancellor Banks to put forth our vision to make Diwali an @NYCSchools holiday. I am proud to say we got it done ✅ I was proud to lead this historic movement. 🪔 October Remarks:
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I am hosting a Diwali Celebration in my district tomorrow with @QueensDAKatz ! Please register below to join us at this Festival of Lights. #Diwali2022
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HISTORY in the making! I am at New York City Hall. @NYCSpeakerAdams just announced a resolution by @CMLindaLee supporting the Diwali School Holiday in NYC & our bill (A.628 Rajkumar/S.2075 Addabbo/Liu). Our City is coming together to speak with one voice in support of #Diwali .
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Today at 1pm, I am proud to host @NYCMayor in my district at the Tulsi Mandir. Catch us here on twitter and Facebook live stream as we bring together citywide and national leaders to stand against hate.
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Join @NYCMayor and I on our 5 Borough #Diwali Tour! Tomorrow is the day of Diwali and we will be with thousands of Hare Krishna devotees at Brooklyn’s @iskcon Temple! We will then head to Diwali festivities in Staten Island, as we share the light of Diwali with all New Yorkers.🪔
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This AM I was proud to attend the first ever Indian Independence Celebration held by a New York Governor! Thank you @GovKathyHochul for hosting this meaningful celebration here in Queens, and for honoring the relationship between the two largest democracies in the world. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸
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I’m proud to announce that I’ve been appointed a Senior Advisor on the Transition Team of Mayor-Elect Eric Adams. It’s the honor of a lifetime. He’s one of country’s greatest leaders. He’ll bring out the best in our city. I’ll be there every step of the way to help him uplift NYC
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Running between events tonight in my district. I love being with the people of the 38th. #SouthQueens
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I am proud to announce that I have won the Democratic nomination for state assembly in the 38th Assembly District. Our campaign had been able to achieve the near impossible by winning with a margin of 27 percentage points during a global pandemic (THREAD)
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I condemn hate crimes of any form - against Hindus or Muslims, in Richmond Hill or New Mexico. I am relieved to learn that police have detained a man for the murder of 4 Muslim Americans, all South Asian, in a possible spree of hate crimes. I stand with NM's Muslim community.
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Today I spoke on the floor for Black History Month: “We are living history together and have the power to shape our world... We can create a future where we look beyond the surface and see people for who they really are… as we build upon past struggle to shape our future.”
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I said I would do it, and I did! @QNS covers the passage of my legislation to make Diwali a school holiday. After a fight of over 2 decades by the South Asian community, I was proud to deliver this win for the community, for NY, and for America. 🇺🇸
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State passes Queens lawmaker’s bill to designate Diwali as a New York City public school holiday –...

The state legislature on June 11 passed a bill to designate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, as a New York City public school holiday.

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I just spoke with the NYPD about the violent assault today of a 70 year old Sikh man on the street in Richmond Hill. This attack is currently being investigated. There will be zero tolerance for violence against the Sikh community in my district.
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As representative of Richmond Hill- the “Sikh Capital” of the USA- I wish Sikhs across the world a happy Guru Nanak Jayanti. On this most auspicious day, may we be inspired by the teachings of love, goodness & equality from Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. Happy Gurpurab!
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HISTORIC! Diwali Champion @edbraunstein opens budget hearing by supporting our Diwali School Holiday bill (A.628). @NYCMayor responds it’s “an excellent idea,” that he’s “excited about it…the community has long been calling for it.” He says we will partner with @UFT as well.
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I'm incredibly honored to be this year's keynote speaker at the 26th Annual Mahatma Gandhi Peace March. I will deliver the 2021 Mahatma Gandhi Lecture in front of the Tulsi Mandir in my district. Thank you to the Federation of Hindu Mandirs for this great honor. See you Sunday!
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There’s nothing like going to Sikh Temple on Sunday. As the first Indian-American woman ever elected to New York State office, I’m proud to represent ALL underrepresented, overlooked & excluded communities. If you’re counted out, if you’re the underdog, I’m fighting for you.
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Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar
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Proud to be endorsed for State Assembly by the National Co-Chair of @BernieSanders Campaign, Congressman @RoKhanna . Check out Ro’s insightful book “Entrepreneurial Nation”. @QUIP_Club @one_queens @OurRevolution @NYWFP @JimOwles
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I am praying for the off duty @NYPDNews Officer from @NYPD66Pct fighting for his life after being shot in the head tonight in East New York. 🙏 Enough is enough. We must be aggressive and comprehensive in ending gun violence in our city.
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NEW BILL ALERT! I introduced A9092 & A9114 to require e-bikes to get registered at the State DMV with license plates. They will also be required to get insurance and inspections. It is time to regulate e-bikes to make our streets safe for everyone and take dangerous batteries out…
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I am proud to be featured on this week's @CityAndStateNY cover recognizing women making history in New York.
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Wishing the Jewish community around the world a Happy Rosh Hashanah. I wish you many sweet beginnings as we enter the year 5783. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life. L’Shana Tova! #RoshHashanah #ShanaTova
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Today, I am honored to join my Nepali-American family as Keynote Speaker at the annual celebration of the union of Sita and Ram. Join us in Queens for this auspicious occasion.
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Happy Holi! Wishing you a joyous Phagwah season filled with hope & new beginnings.
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3 years
Congratulations & thank you to all my colleagues in the legislature and to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain & grassroots groups for their inspiring advocacy.
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We also thank @ShelleyBMayer @KevinThomasNY @JayJacobs28 @JeniferRajkumar @LiuNewYork for your support and understanding of our concerns. We thank @toddkaminsky for listening patiently to our concerns and willingness to find common ground on education around hatred. 2/n
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Congratulations to @Argentina 🇦🇷⚽ on a phenomenal #FIFAWorldCup victory. I wish all their fans a joyous day of celebration.🎉 #Qatar2022 #TodosJuntos
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NYC is home to people from over 200 distinct ethnic origins. And I am ALL of them.
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The Queens assemblywoman is at nearly every Gracie Mansion event, is she an honorary every nationality?
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