CONNECTICUT INDIANS RAISE FUND FOR CHIVIKULA’S CONGRESSIONAL RUN

PRESS RELEASE
By Thomas Abraham

An Indian American community group led by Dr. Thomas Abraham, Sailesh Naik, Ashok Nichani and Varghese Ninan raised funds for NJ Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula for a his congressional run at a fundraiser dinner held at the Hampton Inn and suites in Stamford, CT on March 27^th.

Speaking at the event, Chivukula said he is running a positive campaign and that he has a good shot at the Democratic Primary  for the seat vacated Congressman Rush Holt. Chivukula, who is the Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly, said he would need over a million  dollars before June 3^rd Democratic Primary and appealed to the community to provide generous contributions as well as volunteer their time. Over $5,000 was raised at the fundraiser.

Those interested to contribute may do so online at www.chivukulaforcongress.com..

Attached photo: New Jersey Deputy Speaker of the Assembly Upendra Chivukula with organizers at a Stamford Fundraiser for him. From left to R: Shailesh Naik, Raed Ghaly, David Leun, Paul Ahuja, Sangeeta Ahuja, Dr. Thomas Abraham, Upendra Chivukula, Varghese Ninan, Shelly Nichani, Bhom Banta, Ashok Nichani, Anita Bhat, Meera Banta and Jaswant Mody.