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In a groundbreaking development, Krystle Kaul, an Indian-American and member of the Democratic Party, is set to make history by becoming the first woman of Kashmiri descent to run for the United States Congress. Kaul, a former US Army servicewoman, has gained significant attention for her impressive campaign fundraising efforts, amassing a total of $5,67,000 for the upcoming race in Virginia's 10th Congressional District.    #KrystleKaul #UnitedStatesCongress #DemocraticParty #KrystleKaulForCongress #Kashmiri                 ~PR.151~ED.103~

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00:00 In a groundbreaking development, Crystal Call, an Indian-American and member of the Democratic

00:05 Party, is set to make history by becoming the first woman of Kashmiri descent to run

00:10 for the United States Congress.

00:12 Call, a former U.S. Army servicewoman, has gained significant attention for her impressive

00:17 campaign fundraising efforts, amassing a total of $567,000 for the upcoming race in Virginia's

00:24 10th congressional district.

00:26 Call's campaign funds have surpassed her Democratic opponent Jennifer Wexton, who currently holds

00:31 $538,000 in cash.

00:33 Call expressed her gratitude for the support she has received and outlined her goals for

00:38 the campaign in a recent interview with PTI.

00:40 Call, whose father is from the Kashmiri Pandit community, is focusing her campaign on key

00:45 issues such as education, affordable health care and public safety, aiming to resonate

00:51 with the diverse population of Virginia's 10th congressional district, where 44 percent

00:56 of the residents are minorities.

00:58 The primary election in Virginia is set for June 18, and Call is optimistic about securing

01:03 the Democratic Party's nomination for the general election scheduled for November 5.

01:08 Crystal Call emphasized that she is not a career politician, but someone who can relate

01:13 to the average voter, being a small business owner, a teacher and having a background in

01:18 defense.

01:19 She also acknowledged the overwhelming support she has received and discussed her views on

01:23 the critical relationship between the United States and India.

01:26 Call, with an extensive experience and broad support base, is determined to make a significant

01:32 impact on the upcoming congressional race in Virginia's 10th district.

01:35 One India will be closely following the historic campaign.

01:39 Peace.

01:40 [Music]

02:00 (dramatic music)

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