Booker Brings New Jersey Elected Officials and Asian Indian Community Leaders Together at Fords Rally
FORDS, NJ — U.S. Senator Cory Booker joined fellow elected officials and community leaders at an Asian Indian and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) get-out-the-vote rally on October 28 at Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, bringing together members of New Jersey’s diverse communities ahead of Election Day.
The gathering, billed as the “Asian Indians (AAPI) for Booker Community Rally,” brought together Booker, U.S. Senator Andy Kim, U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, New Jersey State Senator Raj Mukherji, Edison Mayor Sam Joshi and Parsippany Mayor Pulkit Desai, among other elected officials and community representatives.
Organizers reported that more than 600 people attended the gathering, which was intended to encourage voter participation ahead of the November 3 general election.
The India Observer attended the event and documented the gathering through photographs and brief video recordings.
The event also provided an opportunity for community members and elected officials to meet and reconnect. Among those present were local public representatives and community leaders from different parts of New Jersey.
During the gathering, TIO Editor Adam Rizvi spoke briefly with Senator Andy Kim and Congressman Frank Pallone. Rizvi also met organizer Amit Jani and members of his family. Jani’s mother recognized Rizvi and recalled meeting him previously, noting that she reads his articles.
Rizvi also met several other community and political figures, including State Senator Mukherji and Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. Several elected officials and community organizers posed for photographs.
The rally reflected the continuing engagement of Asian Indian, South Asian and broader AAPI communities in New Jersey politics. Booker, Kim and Pallone used the gathering to encourage voter turnout and to speak about issues affecting the community.
As New Jersey voters went to the polls on November 3, the Fords gathering served as a reminder of the energy and participation in the state’s Asian Indian community.
By Adam Rizvi | Editor, The India Observer (TIO)
Source: The India Observer’s firsthand reporting and event materials.
Key Facts
- Who: Senator Cory Booker, with Senator Andy Kim, Rep. Frank Pallone, State Senator Raj Mukherji, Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, Parsippany Mayor Pulkit Desai, organizer Amit Jani and other community representatives
- What: Asian Indians (AAPI) for Booker Community Rally, a get-out-the-vote gathering
- When: October 28, 2026, 6:30 PM
- Where: Royal Albert’s Palace, 1050 King Georges Post Rd, Fords, NJ
- Attendance: more than 600, per organizers
- TIO on the ground: Adam Rizvi attended, photographed and filmed the rally
Watch: Senator Booker addresses the rally — https://facebook.com/reel/1117792774208612/
Also Read: New Jersey early vote story
More Photos from the Rally
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the rally? October 28, 2026, 6:30 PM, at Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, New Jersey.
Who attended? Senator Cory Booker, Senator Andy Kim, Representative Frank Pallone, State Senator Raj Mukherji, Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, Parsippany Mayor Pulkit Desai, organizer Amit Jani and other elected officials and community leaders.
How many people were there? Organizers reported more than 600 attendees.
What was the rally for? A get-out-the-vote gathering of the Asian Indian and AAPI communities ahead of the November 3 general election.
Did The India Observer cover it? Yes — TIO attended, photographed and filmed the gathering.
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