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Jersey City Sikhs back Ravi Bhalla for state assembly
Bhalla and Jersey City activist Katie Brennan are running together on an independent slate in the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 32nd legislative District.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 05, May 2025
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Ravi Bhalla with Onkar Singh and other members of the SIkh community in New Jersey / X (Ravi Bhalla)
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla received strong support from Jersey City's Sikh community as he campaigns in his bid for the New Jersey State Assembly.
Bhalla received backing from prominent entrepreneur Onkar Singh and the Manchanda family. He called the endorsement “a humbling honor,” noting that he was moved by the community’s deep belief in the American dream and their long-standing dedication to inclusion and service.
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“This is an active, dedicated, civically engaged community of entrepreneurs, business owners, and many others who always give back to Jersey City,” Bhalla said in a statement posted on social media.
Grateful to Onkar Singh & family, Manchanda family and the Jersey City Sikh community for supporting my bid for State Assembly.
— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) May 5, 2025
This is an active, dedicated, civically engaged community of entrepreneurs, business owners and many others who always give back to Jersey City. Their… pic.twitter.com/PSxPZ4wB3Y
Bhalla praised the community’s “Let’s Share a Meal” initiative, which has become a symbol of compassion and inclusivity across New Jersey, led by Onkar Singh. The nonprofit serves between 1,500 and 20,000 free meals annually across more than a hundred shelters in the United States, inspired by the Sikh concept of langar — a tradition of serving communal meals to all, regardless of background.
Bhalla's campaign has also secured endorsements from multiple public officials and advocacy organizations. These include Hoboken City Council President Jim Doyle, vice president Phil Cohen, Jersey City Councilman Frank Gilmore, and former Hoboken Mayor Dave Roberts. Bhalla and Brennan have also been endorsed by Food & Water Action and the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, which recognized their stance on environmental and housing policies.
His campaign focuses on addressing housing affordability, improving public transit, combating climate change, and promoting government accountability.
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