Harinder Panaser, President, Global Haryana Chamber of Commerce, and CEO, Harman Wellness Professionals Inc characterized victories of Indian Americans, like Vin Gopal and Ravi Bhalla, who has been elected Mayor of Hoboken, as indicative of the growing involvement of Indian American community in the political process of the country, which, he said, is good for both the community and the country.

ASBURY PARK, NJ (TIP): New Jersey Senator-Elect Vin Gopal will host a swearing-in reception on Tuesday, January 9th, 2017 in Asbury Park, in celebration of his official swearing-in as the newest State Senator representing New Jersey’s 11th District.

Gopal became the first Democrat in 30 years to win the 11th District seat and at 32 years old, will be the youngest legislator in New Jersey’s upper-house. He will take the oath of office on the morning of January 9th at the State House in Trenton.

“I know taking the oath of office will be one of the proudest moments of my life, and I cannot wait to get to work serving the people of Monmouth County,” Gopal said, “I look forward to personally thanking the supporters, elected officials, and community leaders who have stood by me every step of the way.”

The Swearing-in reception on January 9, from 7 to 10 PM. at Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 will be attended by Assemblywoman Joann Downey, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling, other local elected officials, and community members.

Vin Gopal, the former Monmouth County Democratic chairman with deep roots in the party there, defeated longtime state Sen. Jennifer Beck in the state’s 11th legislative district.

According to unofficial results from the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, Gopal defeated Beck 28,750 votes to 25,108 votes.

The Indian American community is really excited at the electoral victory of a large number of their members in the State of New Jersey.

Harinder Panaser, President, Global Haryana Chamber of Commerce, and CEO, Harman Wellness Professionals Inc characterized victories of Indian Americans, like Vin Gopal and Ravi Bhalla, who has been elected Mayor of Hoboken, as indicative of the growing involvement of Indian American community in the political process of the country, which, he said, is good for both the community and the country.

Vin is a lifelong Monmouth County resident, born in Neptune Township and raised in Freehold. After earning a Bachelor of Arts from Penn State, he spent years building his business from the ground up and now has 14 employees, based out of his Tinton Falls and Hazlet offices.

“I’ve felt the crushing burden that over-regulation and red tape can have on a small business in Monmouth County’s local economy. It’s a waste of time and a waste of hard earned dollars. When I get to Trenton, the first thing I promise to do is cut the red-tape and work to get businesses growing and hiring again. Enough is enough.”

A successful local small-business owner, Vin previously served on the Board of Directors for the now Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce where he chaired the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. He is a past-President of the Hazlet Township Business Owners Association and a past-Board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County. Vin previously served as a volunteer EMT for the Colts Neck and Freehold First Aid Squads, responding to hundreds of 911 emergencies.