New Zealand Elects Priyanca Radhakrishnan As Their First Indian-Origin Minister

Priyanca Radhakrishnan became the first-ever Indian-origin minister in New Zealand on November 2. Her work in support of “women survivors of domestic violence, and migrant workers who have been exploited,” helped her attain the position. The 41-tear-old was earlier elected as the Member of Parliament to the Labour Party in 2017. She will hold the position of Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities and Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector.