Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Menka Soni: First Indian-American Woman Sworn with Bhagwad Gita
Menka Soni is a woman who recently became a city councillor in Redmond, Washington.
She made history by taking her oath with the Bhagwad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture.
Menka has been spiritual since she was a child and wanted to honour her values and India's culture during her swearing-in.
She won her election by a big margin after campaigning hard and talking to many people.
Menka has a lot of experience working in big companies and helping communities.
She wants to make Redmond a better place by focusing on affordable housing, supporting the community, and making it safer for everyone.
She also hopes to make Diwali, a big Indian festival, an official holiday in Redmond.
Menka Soni became the first Indian-American woman to take oath as Redmond City Councillor with the Bhagwad Gita.
She won the election with nearly 60% of the vote after an extensive campaign.
Soni has over 30 years of corporate leadership experience and a decade of non-profit work.
Her priorities include affordable housing, community support, safety, and recognizing Diwali as a holiday.
She received nearly 150 endorsements from across the United States before entering the race.
- Who
- Menka Soni, first Indian-American woman to take oath with Bhagwad Gita
- What
- Swearing-in as Redmond City Councillor
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Redmond, Washington
- Why
- To honour her values and India's cultural legacy, and to serve the community
- Name
- Menka Soni
- Position
- Redmond City Councillor
- Oath Book
- Bhagwad Gita
- Election Margin
- 60%
- Boards
- 5 boards in Seattle
- Endorsements
- 150 endorsements
- Priorities
- Affordable housing, community support, safety, Diwali recognition
- Experience
- 30+ years in corporate leadership, 10+ years in non-profit work