Mandi’s son Abhishek Awasthi created history in Australia, became the first Indian councillor

Mandi, November 07: 41-year-old Abhishek Awasthi, a resident of Lower Samkhetar of the city, has been elected councillor from Kennington in Greater Bendigo city of Australia. He has become the first Indian to become a councillor by winning the election here. Abhishek Awasthi won this election by defeating his rival Gavin Hicks. There is a wave of happiness among the people of Indian origin living in Australia regarding his victory in the election. At the same time, the family members are also very happy with the success of their son.

Let us tell you that the city of Greater Bendigo is a metropolis of Victoria state of Australia and being elected as a councillor here is a big thing in itself. Abhishek Awasthi told that he got full support of the people of Australia in these elections. He has been able to win this election with the love and blessings of the people. Work will be done together with the people for the all-round development of the city.

Abhishek Awasthi has been living in Australia for 17 years

Abhishek Awasthi has been living in Australia since 2008. In 2008, he got admission in La Trobe University and completed his studies from here. Along with this, he also did a part time job. Abhishek did not look back and kept moving forward. He held many important positions in the government of Victoria state of Australia.

At present, Abhishek is also handling the responsibility of CEO in Regional Food Security of the state government of Victoria. He has got Australian citizenship in the year 2015. He is living there with his wife Anima and daughter Agni. Abhishek’s father Surendra Pal has retired from BBMB while mother Champa Sharma is a housewife.