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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 7 CITY VIEWS October 17, 2025 More Than 1,500 People Attended Rana Samaj USA Navratri Celebration R ana Samaj USA’s 2-day Navratri cele- brations September 27 and October 4, attracted more than 1,500 people. The organization which is currently headed by President Bharat Rana and his dedicated team, was held at Passaic High School #22, where people gathered from New Jersey, Connecticut, NewYork, Ohio, and Virginia, according to a press release from organizers. US Congresswoman Nellie Pou, D-NJ, BOE Commissioner Shratz, Councilman Tony Latona, and NJ Lt. Governor can- didate Dr. Dale Caldwell, were among the high-profile guests who attended the event. Varsha Joshi’s Moksha Musical group gave several performances. “This grand celebration not only strengthened community bonds but also showcased rich cultural heritage, promis- ing more vibrant events in the future,” organizers said. By a StaffWriter PHOTOS:Organizers Attendees and organizers at the RANA Samaj Navratri celebrations in New Jersey. Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Joins Support For Virginia Lieutenant Governor Candidate Ghazala Hashmi M aryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller attended a Virginia event supporting Democratic nominee Ghazala Hashmi for lieutenant governor, highlighting ties between the two leaders, an October 7, 2025, press release from Aruna Miller For Maryland, said. The event was hosted by Dr. Sushil and Asha Jain in partnership with the AAPI Victory Fund, Vaibhav Jain, and a dedi- cated host committee, bringing together supporters from across the region in sup- port of Dr. Hashmi. The press release noted several simi- larities between Miller and Hashmi. Both were born in Hyderabad, India, in 1964, and immigrated to the United States as young girls, Miller to NewYork and Hashmi to Georgia. According to the press release, both women built their lives through education and public service: Miller as a civil engineer and legislator in Maryland, and Hashmi as an educator and state senator in Virginia; and each repre- sents a generation of immigrant women who transformed their experiences into service to their communities. Miller made history in 2022 as the first South Asian woman ever elected Lieu- tenant Governor in the United States. Hashmi, if elected, would become the second South Asian woman and the first Muslim-American woman elected to statewide office in the nation. “Lt. Governor Miller’s participation reflected Maryland’s commitment to col- laboration across borders and to advanc- ing leaders who bring diverse perspectives to government,” the press release said. The Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election is scheduled for Tuesday, No- vember 4, 2025. Early in-person voting is already underway and will continue through Saturday, November 1, 2025. By a StaffWriter PHOTOS:CourtesyAruna Miller for Maryland Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi with Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller at the recent event held to celebrate Hashmi’s achievements and support her campaign for Lt. Governor of Virginia. Attendees at a recent event in support of Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi’s bid for Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth.