New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Saikat Chakrabarti, an Indian-origin progressive left-wing activist, has announced his ambition to run against 84-year-old House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in the US Congress.

The progressive activist has set his sights on unseating Pelosi, who is seeking her 21st term in the Congress.

Chakrabarti, former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, made the announcement on social media platform X.

"I've decided to run against Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress. I know some of you might be surprised that Speaker Emeritus Pelosi is running again, but she is - for her 21st term," 39-year-old Chakrabarti said.

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