Before her political future became a topic of interest, Nikki Haley had a successful career in both business and politics.
Nikki Haley was born on January 20, 1972, in Bamberg, South Carolina, and grew up in a family of Indian-American immigrants.
She graduated from Clemson University with a degree in accounting. Later she worked for her family’s clothing business before entering politics.
Nikky Haley’s Family
Nikki Haley, born Nimrata Randhawa, was raised in a family of Indian-American immigrants.
Her parents, Ajit Singh Randhawa and Raj Kaur Randhawa, emigrated from the Indian state of Punjab to the United States in the early 1960s.
They settled in Bamberg, South Carolina, where they owned and operated a small clothing business. Haley has two brothers Mitti and Charan and one sister Simran.
She grew up in a Sikh family.She attended Sikh services at her local gurdwara (place of worship) as a child. However she later converted to Christianity and attends the United Methodist Church.
In 1996, Haley married Michael Haley. Michael Haley was a National Guard officer who served in Afghanistan.
They have two children. A son named Nalin and a daughter named Rena.
Michael Haley served as the First Gentleman of South Carolina during Nikki Haley’s time as governor.
Political career of Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley’s political career began in 2004 when she was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives. Haley announced her candidacy for governor of South Carolina in 2010.
She won a closely contested Republican primary before going on to win the general election. She was inaugurated as governor in January 2011.
As governor, she focused on economic development, job creation and education reform, among other issues. She quickly became a rising star within the Republican Party.
She also made headlines for her leadership in the aftermath of the 2015 Charleston church shooting. in which nine African-American churchgoers were killed.
Haley led efforts to remove the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds In the wake of the tragedy.
In 2016, Haley was tapped by then-President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
She was confirmed by the Senate in January 2017 and served in the role until the end of 2018.
As UN Ambassador, Haley was a strong advocate for American interests on the world stage. She was known for her firm stance on issues such as human rights, sanctions against North Korea, and support for Israel.
The political future of Nikki Haley
Haley has remained active in politics and public service since leaving her role as UN Ambassador in 2018.
She has also been a vocal critic of the Biden administration and has been active in supporting Republican candidates in various races across the country.
She twitted that “There will alway be critics and cowards. That’s never stopped me before. Now is not the time to hold back. Now is the time for a strong and proud America. Change is coming.”
(by:- www.bbc.com)
Nikki Haley has announced that she is a candidate to become US president in 2024.
She is the second major Republican candidate to run – her ex-boss, Donald Trump, launched his bid in November.
Ms Haley is the third Indian American to seek a presidential nomination
personal view on early poll
If early polls are accurate, it appears that Nikki Haley could face a significant challenge in winning the support of Republican voters in South Carolina. The state where Donald Trump has traditionally enjoyed strong support.
However, it is important to note that polls can be imperfect indicators of political support. they are subject to margin of error and other methodological challenges.
Haley is a popular figure in South Carolina and has a track record of success in state politics. so it is possible that she could gain momentum and support in the state over time.
It is also possible that other candidates could enter the race and shake up the dynamics, making it difficult to predict the ultimate outcome.
In any case, the 2024 Republican primary is likely to be a fiercely contested race with many twists and turns and it is too early to say how it will ultimately play out.