“My heart is so full, for my family to have all been here for such an incredible occasion for my brother’s wedding, so much love and energy on the streets of NYC.”
— Suraj Patel, former candidate for US Congress, said in a video
Suraj Patel, an Indian-American former candidate for US Congress, shared a video on social media of him and his family dancing on the streets of New York City celebrating his brother’s wedding earlier this month, reported IANS.
In the video shared on Instagram, Patel said: “My heart is so full, for my family to have all been here for such an incredible occasion for my brother’s wedding, so much love and energy on the streets of NYC.”
Patel had been with the 2008 Barack Obama Presidential Campaign as an organiser, and later on the advance team for the White House from 2008 to 2016, working on the former President’s 2012 re-election. He is also an adjunct professor at NYU Stern, lecturing on business ethics
“We shut down Broadway for my brother’s wedding… and we danced like desi rockstars,” said the 38-year-old Patel who was seen dancing with several men wearing pink turbans and women in traditional attire. A lawyer, professor, and politician, Suraj Patel is a member of the Democratic Party, and was a candidate for the newly-created 12th congressional district in Manhattan, New York City.
Patel had been with the 2008 Barack Obama Presidential Campaign as an organiser, and later on the advance team for the White House from 2008 to 2016, working on the former President’s 2012 re-election. He is also an adjunct professor at NYU Stern, lecturing on business ethics.
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