Please join Paul Padda, ESQ., and Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva for a fundraiser in support of Indian-American Democrat Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois. All members of the community are warmly encouraged and invited to attend this important event.    

• What:  Fund Raiser – US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
• When: Thursday, August 29, 2024.  5:30 PM-7:00 PM
• Where: Mint India Bistro, 4246 South Durango Blvd., Las Vegas.
• Cost: Donations Accepted

Paul Padda, who played an instrumental role in helping Assemblyman D’Silva get elected here in Nevada, commented that the event is intended to “introduce Congressman Krishnamoorthi to the South Asian community in Las Vegas.”  This event, which follows the recent Democratic convention, is expected to reinforce the importance of the South Asian community as a growing political force in both local, state and national elections.  For example, Assemblyman D’Silva made history when he became the first South Asian elected to statewide office in Nevada, in large part due to the influence and efforts of the South Asian community.  

“We need to have more people from our community seek elected office, irrespective of their political affiliation” commented Padda.  Assemblyman D’Silva also noted his commitment to helping South Asians enter politics and to continue to support those already holding elected office such as Congressman Krishnamoorthi.  

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was elected to Congress in 2016 and is now in his fourth term representing Illinois’ 8th District, which includes Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs as well as the 41st ward of the city.

Born in New Delhi, India, Representative Krishnamoorthi was raised in Peoria, Illinois. He attended public schools in Peoria and was a valedictorian of his high school class. Scholarships and student loans allowed him to graduate summa cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in mechanical engineering and a certificate from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. He then graduated with honors from Harvard Law School and clerked for a federal judge before practicing law in Chicago.

Representative Krishnamoorthi pursued public service while practicing law and was appointed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan as a Special Assistant Attorney General to help start the state’s Public Integrity Unit created to root out corruption in Illinois. Congressman Krishnamoorthi also served as Illinois Deputy Treasurer, where he oversaw the state’s technology venture capital fund and helped make programs such as the state’s unclaimed property program leaner and more efficient.

The Congressman resides with his wife Priya, a physician, and three children in Schaumburg, Illinois.