Telugu bidda in race for US House of Reps

HYDERABAD: As the United States of America goes to polls on November 3, all eyes will be on Telugu-American Manga Anantatmula, who is running for the House of Representatives from the 11th congressional district in Virginia. She will be contesting as a Republican and is the first Indian-American to contest from the state.
“I came to the US because it offers freedom and free market.But this has changed, people are being bullied even for voting for President Trump. There is a limit to the violation of one’s constitutional rights.” She says she wants to fight against the ‘socialist views’ being propagated these days.

Anantatmula grew up in Chennai and completed her graduation in Agra.“Once elected I will fight for the rights of immigrants who have been waiting in the green card pipeline, many of whose children have lost legal status,” said Anantatmula. On being asked about several decisions -- including the H1B ban earlier this year and the increase in wage levels for H1B visas – the Republican candidate said, “When and why these decisions were taken must be considered. With Covid-19, many countries banned travel including India. The US is also facing huge unemployment when American workers must be protected.”
Anantatmula has raised her voice against alleged discrimination against Asians in Ivy League schools and even in high schools. “I was the only Indian fighting against discrimination of Asians in Ivy league institutions and we won lawsuits that have shown that such discrimination exists,” said the activist, who is part of the equal education movement.
Hyderabad: Congressional hopeful Manga Anantatmula has supported the Modi government’s stance on Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as well as supported the Citizenship Amendment Act. She even attacked Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on the issue of Article 370. The Republican continues to travel to India and when she does makes it a point to visit several temples. “ TNN