Submitted by Raju for Congress
Former Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has officially endorsed Raju Chinthala in the 5th District Congressional Race. Brainard, who served as mayor for 28 years, led the revitalization and growth of Carmel from a small suburb of Indianapolis to the fourth largest city in Indiana.
In his endorsement, Brainard states his reasons for choosing Chinthala over his opponents.
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“Raju has worked hard for the people of central Indiana, bringing good jobs to Indiana,” Brainard said. “He cares about people and he cares about the issues that are important to me. That’s why I’m voting for Raju Chinthala for Congress, and I hope that you do, too. Raju is for you!”
Chinthala humbly responded to the endorsement with gratitude.
“I am honored to be endorsed by Mayor Brainard and thank him for his support,” Chinthala said. “Mayor Brainard led Carmel through vibrant economic development, with a focus on the needs of the people and a long-term vision for success. These are attributes that I plan to take to Washington, D.C., on behalf of all the citizens in the 5th District.”
The full endorsement video can be seen at RajuForCongress.com.
About Raju Chinthala
Raju Chinthala, a native of Indiana since 1996, is a successful speech-language pathologist, Hoosier businessman, International Economic Advisor, and politico. He is the Treasurer of the Hamilton County Republican Party and has served as Senior Advisor for India at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and as Founder and President of the Indiana India Business Council.
Chinthala has been honored by President Biden with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 and has received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from both Governor Pence and Governor Holcomb. He lives in Carmel with his wife Dr. Prasanna Chinthala, their son Anoop, and their dog Snowball.
Learn more about the candidate at RajuForCongress.com.