Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51pm on 05 Nov 2026,Thursday India Global
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic victory in the 2026 US midterm elections has sparked celebrations in Karnataka’s coastal town of Bhatkal. El-Sayed, who defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becomes the first Muslim to enter the US Senate. His wife, Dr Sarah Jukaku, has family roots in Bhatkal, making the victory particularly special for her relatives. Sarah’s family praised El-Sayed’s humility, honesty and commitment to public service, drawing comparisons with her grandfather, former Mysore minister Jukaku Shamsuddin. The family described the victory as a moment of immense pride and hope for inclusive leadership. (PC: NDTV)
