Tamil Nadu-born Rini Sampath aims to become Washington DC's first South Asian mayor with a campaign focused on improving city services.

Tamil Nadu-born Rini Sampath aims to become Washington DC's first South Asian mayor with a campaign focused on improving city services.

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Rini Sampath, a Tamil Nadu-born candidate, has become the first South Asian person to secure a place on the ballot for Mayor of Washington, DC, marking a milestone in the city’s political history.

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Rini Sampath, a Tamil Nadu-born candidate, has become the first South Asian person to secure a place on the ballot for Mayor of Washington, DC, marking a milestone in the city’s political history.