<p>As India-born American politician, Pramila Jayapal secured the US Congressional seat for the third term, celebrations erupted at her house in the city.</p>.<p>The first Indian-American woman to serve in the US House of Representatives, Pramila defeated her Republican rival Craig Keller by a 60% vote margin to become a third-time US representative for Washington’s 7th Congressional district in Wednesday’s election. She had served as a state senator in Washington.</p>.<p>Pramila is the daughter of M P Jayapal and writer Maya Jayapal. Maya, a resident of Langford Town, shared the joy of her daughter’s victory. </p>.<p>"Her victory was expected. But the huge margin was a surprise. She is a hard worker. I'm delighted by the way she is winning the hearts of Americans," she said.</p>.<p>Maya said Pramila left India for higher education and settled in the US. "She entered politics to protect the rights of immigrants in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks." </p>.<p>She said Pramila visits them once in two years but keeps in touch via the phone daily.</p>
<p>As India-born American politician, Pramila Jayapal secured the US Congressional seat for the third term, celebrations erupted at her house in the city.</p>.<p>The first Indian-American woman to serve in the US House of Representatives, Pramila defeated her Republican rival Craig Keller by a 60% vote margin to become a third-time US representative for Washington’s 7th Congressional district in Wednesday’s election. She had served as a state senator in Washington.</p>.<p>Pramila is the daughter of M P Jayapal and writer Maya Jayapal. Maya, a resident of Langford Town, shared the joy of her daughter’s victory. </p>.<p>"Her victory was expected. But the huge margin was a surprise. She is a hard worker. I'm delighted by the way she is winning the hearts of Americans," she said.</p>.<p>Maya said Pramila left India for higher education and settled in the US. "She entered politics to protect the rights of immigrants in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks." </p>.<p>She said Pramila visits them once in two years but keeps in touch via the phone daily.</p>