About the Candidate

From the Beginning. 

I take great pride in being a long-standing member of Natick, where I have observed directly the community’s values that I consider home. Natick residents wholeheartedly embraced my family when we relocated and established a small convenience store in 2004. My journey as an entrepreneur began during my Natick High School days, where I learned invaluable lessons from my parents—lessons rooted in an unwavering work ethic. Working for, and now with, them has been the most rewarding experience of my life. 

Over subsequent years, I have consistently contributed to and championed our family-owned enterprise. Whether during my college summer breaks or between various employment opportunities, I’ve played a pivotal role in business growth, resulting in the successful launch of two new ventures. A valuable lesson I have gleaned from these business ventures is that fundamentally, all aspects of life can be distilled to a balance of costs and benefits. Each benefit is accompanied by a corresponding cost, and to optimize these advantages, every decision must be deliberate and strategic. Failing to allocate resources with precision at each juncture jeopardizes success and progress. Regrettably, our government has faced operational challenges for quite some time now. Had it been functioning optimally, allocating resources to prioritize affordable education, housing, and healthcare would have been a priority.

I've had direct experience with the challenges faced by working-class individuals, their day-to-day struggles, concerns, and priorities. As a result, I understand that representing the working class means being attuned to their voices and advocating for policies that address these specific needs regarding affordability in housing, healthcare, and education. I don't just empathize with these concerns, I share these struggles, complaints, and worries myself. I am well suited to advocate for the community's needs because they are also my needs. 

'Representing the working-class' might just be a slogan for career politicians; but for me, it’s about understanding their realities, advocating for their interests, and working tirelessly to improve their quality of life. This commitment to a stronger, more robust, middle class is what drives me to seek the role of state representative. When elected, I will prioritize things that matter most to the average family: making education, housing, and access to healthcare more affordable for every Massachusetts resident. 

Family

In March of 2018, my wife Kosha and I tied the knot, and recently, we celebrated our six-year wedding anniversary. Our delightful daughter, Kaya (affectionately known as ‘Kookie’), will turn three this July. Our bustling household includes not only the three of us but also my parents, Anil and Jyoti, along with my brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew—all under one roof. As you might imagine, our home brims with both joy and chaos, a lively blend of shared moments and occasional challenges.

Living in a joint family has its complexities—the ups and downs, the stresses, and the unspoken implications. Yet, we consciously choose this arrangement. For us, it’s about creating lasting memories and redefining the essence of family. The operative word here is ‘choose.’ Unfortunately, not everyone has that luxury. Many young adults and families grapple with the harsh reality of unaffordable rents and the struggle to meet basic needs, even with dual incomes. Their dreams of a nuclear family with a place to call their own often remain unfulfilled.

Over the years, I’ve witnessed friends, family, and fellow residents struggle for basic human rights—frustrated by the lack of affordable housing, education, and accessible healthcare. I’ve seen firsthand how policy decisions (or the lack thereof) impact everyday middle-class families, the tough decisions they are forced to make, and their freedom of choice diminish. Now, as the representative from the 5th Middlesex, I’m committed to proposing and supporting legislative policies and actionable measures that address the rising costs of education, medication, and housing. Our elected leaders, both local and federal, have fallen short in these areas over the past few decades. While I hope it’s not too late for my generation, I refuse to stand idly by and let the next generation face the same challenges and hardships. Our children deserve a better society and brighter futures; maintaining the status quo is simply not an option.