Ayesha Farooqi posted on X and commented: “Grateful to have Congressman @RoKhanna joining us on the campaign trail here in Michigan!”
US Congressman Ro Khanna publicly supported Democratic congressional candidate Ayesha Faruqui, saying, “Now you have an Indian American endorsing a Pakistani American,” during a sit-down conversation.The exchange took place in a 58-second video shared by Farocki, who is running for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. The clip was recorded during a meet-and-greet in Farmington Hills and showed the couple talking about Bollywood movies, Indian food, drinks and sports instead of politics.At the opening of the conversation, Faruqi pointed out the similarities between them, saying: “So you know that we have two things in common.
Yes. Three things actually.”When Khanna asked: “What is it?” She replied: “We’re both lawyers. We’re both Punjabi. We’re both South Asian.”Khanna also said: “And now you have an Indian American supporting a Pakistani American. A Pakistani American.”Al-Farouqi: “Look at that. Look at that. Only in America.”“That’s what this country is about,” Khanna replied.Then the conversation turned to popular culture. Farooqi asked about Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, and Khanna said, “My Name is Khan. It’s one of my favorite films.”
The couple also compared their favorite snacks. Al-Farouqi chose “samosas” and “only as early as Ramadan.”“Paneer pakora,” Khanna also said.When it comes to drinks, Farooqi said: “I drink mango lassi, but not tea.”Khanna replied, “I like tea too, but the mango lassi is not bad. Yes, it is very good.”Asked whether they preferred Bollywood or Hollywood, Khanna replied: “Both. I like them both. I like Hollywood.”
My mom made me watch a lot of silly Hollywood movies.”Regarding sports, they both agreed on “basketball.”
Farocki, a Michigan-based attorney, is the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. Farocki holds a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and a degree in psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She also serves on the Michigan Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council.
How do you feel about Congressman Ro Khanna’s endorsement of Ayesha Farooqui?
More than 3 thousand users shared their opinion today
More than 5 thousand users voted today
Share your opinion
Khanna has represented California’s 17th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2017. The Indian American Democrat, who was born in Philadelphia to Indian immigrant parents, is known for his work on technology and manufacturing policy, economic issues, and U.S.-India relations. He is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and has long called for stronger relations between the United States and India.The endorsement comes days after Khanna said US-India relations were at their lowest point in nearly 30 years. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit in Washington, he blamed US President Donald Trump’s “destructive policies” for eroding trust between the two countries and called for rebuilding bilateral ties.
