Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:37am on 06 Nov 2026,Friday India Global
India-born politician Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, marking a historic political victory. The 45-year-old progressive Democrat secured approximately 52% of the vote against Bass's 48%, becoming the first South Asian to lead America's second-largest city. Born in Kerala, Raman previously served as a Los Angeles City Council member and gained recognition for her work on homelessness and urban development. Her campaign focused on affordable housing, improving public services, tackling homelessness and police reforms. Her victory comes as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games. (PC: AP)
