Seema Singh, New Jersey Ratepayer Advocate

‘It is a great beginning for our entire community’

I don’t consider it a loss to our community. It was such a close race, and the fact that he ran has changed the whole landscape ---- bringing our comm-unity right in the forefront. Previously it was all about Indians making money well, and now the main-stream is giving us attention and taking us seriously.

It is a great beginning for our entire community, and I am sure for him as well. It has elevated our visibility. People now are looking at us as a political powerhouse as well. I want to praise him for his own efforts and the courage to run for this election.

Judge Anil Singh, Civil Court, City of New York

‘It is important for South Asians to participate’

As a city judge cannot comment on the specifics of a race. I can say however, that we all come from the world’s largest democracy ---- and that the institutions we developed there, would serve us in this country.

It is important for South Asians to participate in the electoral process and our collect-ive voice would be heard. The most important story in all this is that Indians are willing to participate in the electoral process and seek a state’s highest office.

Gopal Raju

‘He is a man of high ideals’

He (Jindal) has gone up in my esteem and respect because he did not get involved in the negative campaigning. He is a man of high ideals.

If everyone was like Bobby Jindal as far as campaign policies are concerned, the country would be better off.

Dr. Bhupendra Patel

‘He will be winner next time’

A s an Indian American, I feel very proud that Bobby ran an excellent race and put the community on a larger map; he hasd new horizons for the younger generation. I am sure he will be the winner next time around.