NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
NRIPulse is an Atlanta based free monthly newspaper that serves the South Asian communities of GA and other south eastern states of the US.
Atlanta, GA, December 25, 2024: Indian American community leader Kartik Bhatt has been named Deputy Political Director of the Veterans for America First (VFAF), Georgia State Chapter. The announcement was made by Jared Craig, the President of VFAF Georgia.
Bhatt, a legal immigrant and an active figure in political advocacy, is also an honorary Sheriff’s Deputy, a National Representative for Indians for Trump, and a member of the Trump campaign’s Hindu Coalition. His new role reflects his commitment to engaging the Indian American community and advancing VFAF’s mission in Georgia.
In his capacity as Deputy Political Director, Bhatt recently met with Tom Homan, a former border czar under the Trump administration and a longstanding member of the VFAF advisory board. Homan, known for his work on border security, has been a vocal advocate for addressing the immigration crisis, including his contributions to the documentary Border Invasion – An American Crisis. Directed by Stan Fitzgerald and produced by Jared Craig, the film features firsthand accounts of the border challenges and includes insights from notable figures such as Victor Avila.
Homan’s expertise and Bhatt’s leadership align with VFAF’s focus on strengthening border security, a priority for the organization.
From VFAF @VFAFWarroom :
About Kartik Bhatt:
Kartik Bhatt: A Passionate Advocate for Community Service
Kartik Bhatt is deeply committed to helping his community, regardless of race, color, religion, zip code, or gender. He is a hardworking individual and a role model for many young people.
Mr. Bhatt is one of the founding directors of the Bhartiya American Chamber of Commerce and the Helping Hand and Caring Heart Nonprofit Foundation. He made history as the first Indian American to run for state elections in Georgia.
Kartik resides in Acworth and Austell, Georgia, with his wife, Twisha; their daughter, Namasvi; and his parents, Harikrishna V. Bhatt and Hirnaxi H. Bhatt. He has been a proud Cobb County resident since 2001.
Kartik’s journey in the United States began in August 2001 when he arrived in pursuit of the American dream. A month later, he started working at Publix Supermarket in the front-end department as a bagger and cart pusher. By January 2002, he became a cashier at Walmart Supercenter. In 2007, he joined the Cobb County Department of Public Safety as an animal control officer.
In 2013, life took a turn when his family entered the real estate business. One of the most significant milestones in his career came when Governor Brian Kemp appointed him to the Board of Examiners for the Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts, where Kartik has passionately served the people of Georgia.
In 2020, Kartik had the honor of being the first Indian American to serve as an Honorary Driver in the U.S. President Trump's Motorcade.
In 2021, he founded the Royal Georgia Insurance Agency as its President. By 2024, Kartik achieved another milestone by becoming the first Indian American to serve as an Honorary Deputy Sheriff in Cobb County.
Since 2020, Kartik has focused on enhancing communication and trust between law enforcement agencies and the community. His future goal is to hold one-on-one meetings with all police chiefs in Georgia and all 159 county sheriffs by the summer of 2025, a mission which will be worked with the Georgia State Chapter of Veterans for America First.
A dedicated Republican politician since 2006, Kartik Bhatt currently serves as the Deputy Political Director for GA Veterans for America First. In 2024, he also became the Founder and Chairman of HI and Hello Mart.
Kartik Bhatt exemplifies the spirit of community service, leadership, and determination found in our VFAF Leadership teams. His contributions continue to inspire those around him.
https://nripulse.com/kartik-bhatt-appointed-deputy-political-director-of-veterans-for-america-first-georgia-chapter/
