US midterms: Indian-Tibetan descent Aftab Pureval draws national attention

Pureval is one of the few candidates to be endorsed by former Obama, who has been a star campaigner for the party this mid-term

Aftab Karma Singh Pureval, an American of Indian-Tibetan descent seeking to make his maiden entry into the US House of Representatives, has attracted national attention after being endorsed by former US President Barack Obama.

Top leaders from both sides have campaigned aggressively in Ohio's first Congressional District, where the young and dynamic Pureval, 35, is giving a tough fight to Republican Congressman Steve Chabot, 65, who has represented the seat since 1995, except for a brief period of 2009-2010.

Pureval is one of the few candidates to be endorsed by former Obama, who has been a star campaigner for the