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FAHAD AKHTAR is a candidate for U.S. Congress


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By Adam Rizvi, The India Observer, TIO: FAHAD AKHTAR is a candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District. He is  36 year incumbent, Frank Pallone.

AKHTAR began his career as a Writer in the Obama White House before pivoting to finance and then national security work. He has worked at the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense and was most recently an FBI Special Agent.

AKHTAR’s notable policy positions include student debt relief, healthcare for all, an end to American involvement in foreign wars, and support for law enforcement. He is socially conservative.

He holds a BA from Rutgers and an MBA from Dartmouth College. He is a practicing Muslim and the son of Pakistani immigrants.

 

 

 

 

His campaign website is www.fahad4congress.com

Curated by Humra Kidwai

 


Adam Rizvi

Adam Rizvi

Adam Rizvi | Editor-in-Chief, The India Observer (TIO) Adam Rizvi is a New Jersey–based journalist, publisher, and community leader serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The India Observer. He oversees editorial strategy and reporting focused on governance, civic engagement, public policy, and issues impacting diverse and underrepresented communities. Through his work, Rizvi has developed collaborative relationships across nonprofit organizations, interfaith groups, and community leadership networks, including stakeholders within the South Asian and broader Asian diaspora. He is widely recognized for fostering dialogue between civic institutions and multicultural communities, contributing to greater understanding on issues of public interest, access, and inclusion. With a multidisciplinary background spanning media, management, and creative arts, Rizvi brings a solutions-oriented and ethical approach to journalism rooted in accountability and public service. Through The India Observer, he continues to highlight stories of leadership, compassion, and integrity that shape New Jersey’s civic landscape and promote inclusive community engagement. Media Contact: editor@TheIndiaObserver.com Mediaiss@gmail.com

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