‘Nobody tells Sayed what to do, except me’: Meet US Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s wife Sarah Jukaku, whose family traces roots to Karnataka’s Bhatkal

Dr. Sarah Jukaku is the wife of newly elected US Senator Abdul El-Sayed. She has ancestral roots in Bhatkal, a coastal town in Karnataka. Sarah’s grandfather contributed significantly to the development of the region as deputy minister for finance. The couple met during their studies at the University of Michigan and married in 2006. Their connection to South Indian culture has gained attention following El-Sayed’s election victory.