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Mayoral candidate responds to claims he was involved in racist flier
Mayoral candidate responds to claims he was involved in racist flier ×
Edison mayoral candidate Mahesh Bhagia, who has been endorsed by the Edison Democratic Organization for the November election, issued the following statement on March 10 regarding an investigation into a racist flier that was distributed in the community in 2017:
“The racial flier was shameful and deplorable, and I was personally offended when I saw it. I also believe creating a sham investigation of the flier to further personal political ambitions and target political opponents is equally shameful and deplorable.
Bhagia: “I Trust Law Enforcement, Not Politicians To Investigate Racial Flyer” By Insider NJ | March 10, 2021, 10:39 pm | in City Confidential
On Wednesday, Edison Mayor Candidate Mahesh Bhagia, who was endorsed by the Edison Democratic Organization in a landslide victory and is widely considered the frontrunner in the Edison Mayoral race, issued the following statement regarding the investigation into the racial flier from 2017:
“The racial flier was shameful and deplorable, and I was personally offended when I saw it. I also believe creating a sham investigation of the flyer to further personal political ambitions and target political opponents is equally shameful and deplorable. For nearly three and half years now, I have watched with disgust as the Edison Council fumbled around and took part in a politicized witch hunt instead of searching for facts and the truth.
The mayoral seat in Edison, New Jersey, is up for grabs, and a handful of people, including three Indian Americans, are seeking the position.
Tap into Edison reports that five individuals have expressed interest in screening before the Edison Democratic Organization for mayor.
Referencing sources close to EDO, the individuals expressing interest include Councilman Sam Joshi, former Councilwoman and Board of Education member Sapana Shah, and current EDO chair Mahesh Bhagia.
Additionally, Councilman Joe Coyle and Councilman and former Edison Board of Education member Richard Brescher have shown interest.
The winner of the screening process will receive the endorsement of the EDO and have the organization line, the Tap into Edison report said.