India, Nov. 6 -- India-born Democrat Saba Haider has made history in the United States after winning a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, becoming the first South Asian woman to be elected to the state's General Assembly.

Her mother, Shahnaz Haider, who lives in Ghaziabad, expressed happiness over her daughter's achievement, saying the victory made years of hard work and dedication worthwhile.

Saba Haider's mother in Ghaziabad expressed immense pride and joy over her daughter's victory, saying the win had made years of hard work and sacrifice worthwhile.

"My life has been successful. Everyone is saying that my daughter is the first immigrant woman to reach that position. I feel that by achieving something so significant, sh...