Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Dilip Nath, a lifelong Democrat, was elected as Democratic
District Leader from Assembly District 25. County Chairman congressman Gregory Meeks
confirmed this on September 30th at the Queens Democratic County biannual committee
meeting. Nath is the first Bangladeshi Hindu to hold this position and aims to encourage greater
South Asian community involvement in Queens.
At just 16 years old, Dilip Nath emigrated alone from Bangladesh to the United States, leaving
everything familiar behind. Since his arrival, he has lived in the same Queens community for
over 34 years, becoming a respected community leader and activist.
Dilip recognized early on the importance of knowledge for political efficacy. He educated
himself about government, politics, and democratic principles in his new homeland, the U.S. As
a community and labor activist, Dilip is celebrated as a visionary, team player, compassionate,
and dedicated leader, earning respect for his honesty and efficiency. His efforts span various
community issues, including affordable health care, hate crimes, immigrant rights, domestic
violence, environmental concerns, elderly care, public education, children’s programs, affordable
housing, and transportation efficiency. He has notably spearheaded initiatives to save local
hospitals and essential community services.
Dr. Dilip Nath is also an author of several books and a distinguished leader in higher education
and healthcare, renowned for his advocacy in voting rights, technology justice, and human rights.
With over 30 years of strategic planning expertise, he leverages technology to address equity
gaps in healthcare and education.
In 2001, he was first elected as a judicial delegate from Judicial District 11, followed by his
election to the local education council, where he served for six years in District 26. Currently, he
serves on Community Board 8 as the chair of the public safety committee. He takes great pride in
his leadership of the New American Voters Association (NAVA), which he founded in 2007.
