India, April 4 -- A government contractor Rini Sampath is the first-ever South Asian to run for Washington DC mayoral candidacy. As an independent candidate contesting under the banner of the Democratic Party, she is campaigning on the slogan "Fix the Basics," which focuses on solving critical issues facing city facilities and bringing about new perspectives in the local arena.

First South Asian in Washington DC Mayoral Race

Sampath's running in the elections is indeed a milestone in the history of the South Asian community in America. It required more than 4,500 people signing Sampath's petition for her to appear on the ballot and that is an indication of how popular she is among the masses.

Who Is Rini Sampath?

She is born in Theni,...