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Jenifer Rajkumar
@JeniferRajkumar
Reformer. NY State Assemblywoman. Civil Rights Lawyer. Former NY State Director of Immigration, CUNY Professor. Stanford Law, UPenn alum.
Queens, NY
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Mar 13
    Every day, the LIRR runs through Woodhaven — and it doesn’t stop. For decades, South Queens has watched opportunity pass us by. That ends now. Revive Atlantic 2.0 is my plan to restore the Woodhaven Junction station, revitalize Atlantic Avenue, and unlock the economic power of
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Sep 19, 2022
    I am pleased to report that one of the alleged perpetrators of the anti-Hindu hate crime at Tulsi Mandir has been arrested and charged. What began as a conversation between me and local Hindu leaders became a global movement that even drew support from the White House. 👇
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Aug 8, 2022
    I am holding a press conference tomorrow morning on the suspected anti-Hindu hate crime at a temple in Richmond Hill. 👇
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Sep 20, 2025
    Hinduphobia has no place in New York City. As the first Hindu-American elected to New York State office, I will always stand firm against hate and division. When a Gandhi statue on temple grounds was desecrated, it was not just vandalism—it was a hate crime against the Hindu
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    Sep 19, 2025
    Indian Americans blast Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Hinduphobia’: ‘The harmony is destroyed’ trib.al/xh8Yzxk
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Jun 13, 2022
    I was proud to lead the Hare Krishna Parade through the streets this weekend. As the first Hindu-American elected to New York State Office, I embrace all the diverse cultures of our city.
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Mar 18, 2022
    As the first Hindu ever elected to New York State Office, I wish all New Yorkers a very Happy Holi! Holi signifies spring, love, life and the triumph of good over evil. Let the colors fly & throw colors on everyone as we commit to working together towards a peaceful loving world.
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Aug 19, 2022
    As the first Hindu American elected to New York State Office, I wish everyone a Happy Krishna Janmashtami! May the blessings of Lord Krishna always be with you.
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Sep 27, 2022
    Happy Navratri to Hindu devotees all around the the world. May Goddess Durga shower you with her blessings on these 9 days of Navratri. May she give you the strength, wisdom, and courage to overcome all obstacles in life. #NavratriFestival #navratri2022 #DurgaPuja
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Aug 20, 2023
    NOW: As the first Indian-American woman elected to NY State Office, I am proud to lead the world’s largest India Day Parade down Madison Avenue! Jai Hind & God Bless America! 🇺🇸 🇮🇳
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Oct 20, 2025
    Happy Diwali, the Festival of Lights! I brought the world a Diwali gift by enshrining in law that Diwali will forever be a Holiday in NYC Schools. Now, the rest of the Country is following our lead and I am on a national Diwali tour including stops in CA, TX and NJ. We have
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Nov 9, 2022
    I am proud to announce I won re-election last night by a landslide 97.81% of the votes. I am humbled by the faith the people of South Queens have put in me. It is the honor of a lifetime to serve. I am ready to get to work on my next term, and will give it the best I have. 🇺🇸
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Oct 13, 2022
    Me and Governor of New York Kathy Hochul about to light the diyas for Diwali! As the first Hindu-American ever elected to NY state office, I was proud to celebrate at the first Diwali celebration ever hosted by a NY Governor. 🪔 #RepresentationMatters #Diwali
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Apr 3, 2022
    Happy Navratri to Hindu devotees all around the the world. May Goddess Durga shower you with her blessings on these 9 days of Navratri 🙏
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    Jenifer Rajkumar
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    Sep 6, 2023
    As the first Hindu American elected to New York State Office, I wish everyone a Happy Krishna Janmashtami! Tonight I will join devotees & fellow New Yorkers at Brooklyn’s own @iskcon Temple, to celebrate the God that drove Arjuna’s chariot across the battlefield of life.
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