SCHAUMBURG: After a resounding decision in the 8th Congressional District Republican Primary on March 18, Republican Nominee Larry Kaifesh took an opportunity to thank Indian-Americans for their contribution and support, and also urged for still larger support for the crucial November election.
“I would like to thank our friends in the Indian-American Community for their support and I look forward to working with them moving forward,” said Kaifesh. “As I have said before, in the 8th Congressional District, Indian-Americans are an integral part of the fabric of our communities and we need to work together to improve the economic outlook for our communities.”
On March 25, Larry Kaifesh won a resounding victory, defeating his opponent, 72%-28%, after an intense campaign.
“I would particularly like to thank Nimesh Jani and other members of the Indian American Republican Organization,” added Kaifesh. “Their support was crucial to the success of our campaign and will continue to be an asset.”
In the crucial November election, he is facing Democratic incumbent Tammy Duckworth. She is an Iraq war veteran and had a lot of emotional appeal in the last elections. Larry Kaifesh is a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was deputed to Afghanistan and Iraq and has creditable military record for his services.
Besides, he has enviable educational background holding a B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University and a M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.
His military awards include the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal with “V” for Valor in combat, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal. Larry Kaifesh grew up and currently resides in Carpentersville, where he attends St. Monica’s Catholic Church.
A group of Indian American supporters led by Nimesh Jani, Nimesh Bhatt and others, are emboldened at the huge March victory of their candidate and are exuding optimism that Larry Kaifesh would emerge victorious in the November elections.
Nimesh Jani, an elected Schaumburg council official, said that Larry is very open to the minority community and is quite aware of the problems they face in their adopted land.
In a talk to this paper, Larry Kaifash said that India and USA share common ideals of democracy and open society. He admired Indian record for free press and independent court system.
Surendra Ullal
