Pia Dandiya elected to US House of Representatives from Florida
The daughter of Dr Rohit Dandiya won the election for Florida's 22nd congressional district while maintaining connections to her family in Jaipur.
Pia Dandiya has been elected to the US House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd congressional district, according to The Times of India.
Her father, Dr Rohit Dandiya, said the result was an unimaginable moment for the entire family. He noted that while Pia was born and raised in the US, she has kept her connection to Jaipur alive.
Dr Dandiya stated that Pia likes Indian food, culture, and Bollywood, and that spending time with her grandparents and family is important to her.
Pia studied at Harvard University and later earned a master's in education from Boston University. During her time at Harvard, she taught English to children from underprivileged communities in Delhi.
Dr Dandiya said that the experience in Delhi deepened her interest in understanding disadvantaged communities.
