Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:45pm on 05 Nov 2024,Tuesday International
In the 2024 US Presidential Election, New York City will print ballot papers in five languages, including Bengali. Alongside English, voters will find Chinese, Spanish, Korean, and Bengali, reflecting NYC’s diverse population. This inclusion is significant for the Indian community, offering linguistic support, particularly to Bengali-speaking voters. Michael J Ryan, executive director of the NYC Board of Elections, stated that this development stemmed from legal necessities addressing language access. Bengali was first introduced in NYC ballots in 2013, marking a milestone for South Asian communities in Queens.
