Tejasinha Sivalingam

Tejasinha Sivalingam was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. Sivalingam earned a bachelor's degree from Alma College in 2003 and a master's degree from Goddard College in 2012. His professional experience includes working as a landlord.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a religious man (i.e. Saivite Hindu) who is married with children and a dog, with patriot ancestry going back to the American Revolution. I have travelled a fair amount domestically, and some internationally; and I have a diverse educational background including performing arts, health arts and sciences, Ayurveda, psychology, chiropractic, naturopathy, and information privacy.

For work I primarily manage our family's investment properties (i.e. I am a landlord). Secondarily, I am working on my start-up privacy business as I am a recently credentialed information privacy professional. Lastly, I have started a lay Hindu religious ministry based on the Rg Veda Samhita.

My hobbies include but are not limited to being a certified firearms instructor, a ham radio technician, and a student of Krav Maga.

I believe the truths laid out in the United States Declaration of Independence are the true north of our country.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Individual LibertyState SovereigntyUnited States Independence

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1) Government is established to secure our unalienable Rights endowed by our Creator (e.g. bodily integrity, freedom of speech, stop medical tyranny, etc),

2) Government receives its just powers, to secure our rights, from the consent of the governed (e.g. election integrity),

3) New Hampshire, and her sister States, are free, sovereign, and independent (e.g. State's rights and powers),

4) The States should remain united in their freedom, sovereignty, and independence against foreign, domestic, and corporate adversaries (e.g. U.S. Independence)

5) Free and competitive market economy (e.g. stop monopolies, etc)

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America, the New Hampshire Constitution, the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave to our children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on, the legacy our forefathers left for us. A country of free people and sovereign States based on the principles that all people are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that Governments are established to secure these Rights, that in order to secure these Rights Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and that the People may alter or abolish any form of government that becomes destructive of these Ends.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Matrix" by Jimmy Levy

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a religious man (i.e. Saivite Hindu) who is married with children and a dog. With ancestry going back to the American Revolution, the founding of the United States of America and New Hampshire are inspiring to me. I have travelled a fair amount domestically, and some internationally; and I have a diverse educational background including performing arts, health arts and sciences, psychology, and chiropractic. Having previously served as a Selectman in Ashland I have some experience with public service. I am currently working as a landlord and am formulating a new LLC which I recently registered, and for which I am the sole member. I am also doing some professional development for the purpose of supporting my business aspirations.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Reopen New Hampshire!Medical Liberty: Informed Consent and Religious Exemptions for ALL infectious disease protocol including vaccinationsKeep and protect our Constitutional Republic, our God given unalienable Rights, and our Free and Open Market (lower taxes and less regulation)

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am running for office to preserve:1) Our Constitutional Republican limited government; 2) Our free and open market economy; 3) Our God given unalienable and natural Rights; 4) The sanctity of the home, the nuclear family, the natural human body and human life; 5) and other issues of importance listed on my campaign website from time to time: ServePeopleNotPower.Com; or otherwise discussed publicly.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to spiritual and political leaders who demonstrate authenticity and a continual commitment to improvement. In many ways I feel that Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King are good examples of peace and integrity in leadership.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Among the books which influence my political philosophy are: The New Hampshire Constitution, the United States Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, and the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Personally, I think having a life of prayer and family are most important for me as I pursue elected office.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am prayerful, principled, prepared, compassionate, fair, clear, and dedicated to empowering all people individually, economically, socially, spiritually, and politically.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Among the core responsibilities I feel are important for me as I pursue elected office, are the interest in following the Constitution, honoring our Republican form of government, upholding our God given unalienable rights, keeping our market free and open, and receiving input from citizens.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Ronald Reagan was re-elected when I was about 5 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

At present recollection my first job was as a camp counselor which I held for several consecutive summers.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Rg Veda Samhita, because it is the primary Religious scripture in our tradition.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

The legislature makes laws, and the governor executes the laws.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, it is always good to build bridges when possible because in the end we are all interdependent and will likely need to rely on one another at some point to pass meaningful legislation. Additionally, all legislators are people and fellow citizens who are worth getting to know to at least some degree.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I would need to discuss this with citizens and other senior legislators.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes, but I am not yet certain of what roles all exist.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I had a great deal of respect for a late Representative who previously served our district, and he was a role model for me in many ways. I also enjoy hearing about the Founders of our country, and feel they had good qualities to emulate.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I was recently impacted upon hearing about the passing of a citizen whom I highly respected, because until the very end of his life he served his community with integrity and care.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Local Self-Governance Cooperative Economics Rights of Nature[4][5]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

Municipal Government Reform because in order to optimally rely on Local Self-Governance I believe we must make certain that our municipalities operate in a democratic-republic manner.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[5]

[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Tejasinha Sivalingam answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

I look up to all individuals who have been committed to firm and peaceful civic engagement leading to systemic change, such as Martin Luther King Jr.[5]

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

Urbanization Without Cities: The Rise and Decline of Citizenship by Murray Bookchin[5]

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

A deep inspiration and vision of a society that truly empowers and honors people and ecology.[5]

What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?

I am compassionate, tolerant, a critical thinker, creative problem solver, and deeply care for the empowerment of people and communities.[5]

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To understand the difference between the legislative branch and the executive and judicial branch; to understand the difference between a representative and a delegate; a commitment to listen to district residents, dream of and hold to the vision of a better future, and work to protect civil rights.[5]

What legacy would you like to leave?

When people think about my involvement, I hope they recall an engaged citizen who loved his community and environment and acted in accordance with his conscience, even when it wasn't the popular thing to do.[5]

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?

I remember Ronald Reagan being re-elected President when I was about four years old.[5]

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a parking attendant at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey throughout High School.[5]

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is "The Basic Space of Phenomena" by Longchen Rabjam. It clearly articulates the natural freedom of reality.[5]

If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?

Jack Aubrey of "Master and Commander" by Patrick O'Brian[5]

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The Fame by Lady Gaga[5]

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Most things in my life have been a struggle, but I am very grateful for my life.[5]

(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

Unfortunately, I think because both houses of our bicameral system are based on population, that it subjects the people to political double jeopardy, and leaves communities without adequate representation.[5]

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I think we should have an intermittent term limit system to respect returning members and encourage new members.[5]

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

The illiberalism, and insularity.[5]

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

The legislature legislates law, and the governor manages, administrates, executes, and enforces law.[5]

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, of course, we all need to work together at different times.[5]

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I do not have the entire answer, but one thing we need is to amend the constitution to allow for one State Senator per local political subdivision.[5]

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would want to be on the Municipal and County Government Committee.[5]

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I would be happy to join the leadership, but I am more of a Blue Dog Democrat, and most of the Democrats in leadership appear to be Progressive Democrats.[5]

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I am interested in a couple of the founding fathers, such as Thomas Jefferson.[5]

Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?

Yes, I am open to this; but one step at a time.[5]

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I think the most memorable stories have been the stories of the pain experienced by those who have tried to be involved politically, and have in various ways been discouraged.[5]