First Muslim US Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar re-elected
Washington: The Democratic Party’s Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, the first two Muslim women to serve in the United States Congress, have won re-election to the US House of Representatives.
Tlaib, the first woman of Palestinian descent in the US Congress, was re-elected on Tuesday for a fourth term to represent Michigan, gaining strong support from the large Arab-American community in Dearborn, as reported by Al Jazeera.
A vocal critic of US military support to Israel in its war on Gaza, the 48-year-old defeated Republican James Hooper.
Ilhan Omar, a former refugee and Somali American, secured her seat for a third term in Minnesota, where she represents the strongly Democratic 5th District, which includes Minneapolis and a number of suburbs.
The 42-year-old is also a sharp critic of Israel’s war on Gaza.
In a social media post, Ilhan Omar thanked her supporters for their dedication to her election campaign, affirming that their hard work had paid off. “This is a victory for ALL of us who believe that a better future is possible. I can’t wait to make you all proud over the next two years,” she wrote.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
