Indian-Americans Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur win big in Texas elections

Indian-Americans Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur secured major victories in Texas city council elections, marking a milestone in civic engagement and growing political influence of the Indian diaspora across urban Texas.

In a powerful reflection of the growing political engagement of the Indian-American community in Texas, Sanjay Singhal and Dr. Sukh Kaur have secured key city council seats in the latest municipal elections. Their victories, combined with a closely watched mayoral race in Sugar Land, mark a pivotal moment for civic participation among the Indian diaspora in major Texas cities.

Sanjay Singhal’s Decisive Win in Sugar Land

Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and graduate of IIT Delhi, emerged victorious in the runoff election for Sugar Land’s District 2 seat. Facing challenger Nasir Hussain, Singhal won decisively with 2,346 votes to Hussain’s 777, according to unofficial results from Fort Bend County.