India, Jan. 5 -- Parsippany, New Jersey, has entered a new political chapter as Pulkit Desai has taken the oath as the township's mayor, marking a historic moment for the local Indian American community and for Morris County politics. A US Marine veteran and technology professional, Desai's ride to the mayor's office followed one of the closest elections the township has ever witnessed.His victory reflects not just a change in leadership, but also a shift in the region's political and demographic landscape.

Pulkit Desai is a Democrat with a background that blends public service, private-sector leadership, and community involvement. Born to an Indian heritage and raised with strong civic values, Desai spent six years serving in the United...