Ranjeev Puri makes history as first Indian-American elected Michigan House Speaker
- Indian-origin Michigan lawmaker Ranjeev Puri.
- Indian-American lawmaker Ranjeev Puri is set to take charge of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2027-28 legislative term, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold the position.
- Puri, a Democrat representing Canton, was elected Speaker by his party colleagues on Thursday as Democrats prepared to take control of the 110-member chamber with a 63-47 majority.
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- Indian-origin Michigan lawmaker Ranjeev Puri.
- Indian-American lawmaker Ranjeev Puri is set to take charge of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2027-28 legislative term, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold the position.
- Puri, a Democrat representing Canton, was elected Speaker by his party colleagues on Thursday as Democrats prepared to take control of the 110-member chamber with a 63-47 majority.
Sources: Times of India