The BTDC’s Sanjay Bery is the Somerset County lead of The New Jersey Democratic State Committee South Asian American Caucus. The caucus is dedicated to empowering South Asian communities across the Garden State through democratic civic engagement, political representation, and advocacy.

The caucus works to elevate South Asian voices, advance equity and inclusion, and ensure that diverse communities are fully represented at all levels of government. In his role, Sanjay is involved with encouraging South Asians to become more involved in the democratic process both as potential candidates and as electorates. Rooted in culture, the caucus strives to build lasting political power that reflects the values and aspirations of South Asian Americans in New Jersey.

Last year, Sanjay organized a Diwali get out the vote rally that featured Senator Andy Kim. In the current election cycle, he has been the co-organizer of some events in Harry Dunham Park, including a meet and greet with DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad as well as an event for the Hodges and Tompkins campaign for Township Committee. Sanjay worked most recently with Gagan Agarwal, another Bernards resident, to introduce our candidates to members of the local Indian community.