Empowering the Indian Diaspora in Munich: Insights from our Session with Mrs. Anshika Singh

On February 28, 2026, German Bharatham hosted an insightful online session featuring Mrs. Anshika Singh, a mechanical engineer and dedicated member of the Foreigners Advisory Board of Munich. As she contests for both the Munich City Council (Stadtrat) and her local District Committee (Bezirksausschuss), we gathered to discuss how her leadership can bridge the gap between the Indian community and the German political system.

About the Host: German Bharatham

The event was hosted and moderated by Ramakrishnan Pandiarajan, a scientist and the President of German Bharatham.

Community Leadership: German Bharatham is an active community of over 1,500 Indians in Germany.
Mission: The organization focuses on networking and empowering the diaspora through regular online sessions and collaborative projects.
Technical Vision: During the session, Ramakrishnan proposed leveraging the community’s technical expertise to build mobile solutions that help Indians navigate complex German processes like KVR registrations and contract verifications.

A Journey from Engineering to Political Action

Mrs. Singh moved from Delhi to Munich 11 years ago, completing a master’s in automotive production engineering before joining Man Truck and Bus. After obtaining German citizenship in 2019, she chose to join the CSU (Christian Social Union), finding that the party’s focus on the economy and the welfare of Bavaria aligned with her personal values.

Her political experience grew through grassroots campaigning, and in 2023, she secured the third-highest number of votes in Munich for the Foreigners Advisory Board—a significant milestone for Indian representation.

Addressing Key Challenges for the Indian Community

Participants raised critical integration issues that many expats face daily. Mrs. Singh addressed several key areas where political representation can make a difference:

KVR & Bureaucracy: She acknowledged the complexity of KVR processes and proposed that the City Council could implement better AI systems and allocate more resources to speed up services.
Housing & Nature: Her platform includes a focus on increasing affordable housing, strengthening tenant protection (Mieterschutz), and maintaining urban greenery.
Pension Concerns: In response to concerns about the German pension age, she offered to draft an application for parliamentarians to advocate for pension flexibility for foreigners moving out of Germany.
Cultural Representation: In her current role, she has already helped secure funding for Indian cultural projects, ensuring our festivals and arts are represented at government events.

How You Can Make Your Voice Count on March 8th

The upcoming Munich City Council Elections on March 8, 2026, will determine the new Mayor and 80 council members.

Important Voting Tips:

The Power of Three: The German system allows you to give up to three votes to a single candidate to raise their priority on the list.
Ballot Caution: Ensure you do not exceed the total number of allowed votes (80 for the City Council), or your ballot will be invalidated.
Candidate Info: Mrs. Singh is appearing at Place 68 on List 1 for the City Council and Place 13 on List 1 for the District Committee.

About Mrs. Anshika Singh

Mrs. Anshika Singh is a dedicated leader and mechanical engineer who has consistently championed the strength of the Indian community in Munich. Following her significant win in 2023, she was featured in the Süddeutsche Zeitung for her grassroots work and political awareness efforts.

In the upcoming election on March 08, 2026, she is contesting for:

Stadtrat (Munich City Council): List 1, Place 68.
Bezirksausschuss (District Committee – Feldmoching): List 1, Place 13.

Voting Information for Our Community

Who can vote? German citizens and EU citizens are eligible to vote in these elections
The Power of Three: In the German system, you can give up to three votes to a single candidate. We will explain how to maximize your impact by writing a “3” next to your chosen representative’s name
Postal Voting (Briefwahl): Avoid the queues on election day! We will show you how to register for postal voting so your documents arrive directly at your home

Register Now

With only 20 spots available, this session is designed to be highly interactive. Ensure you are prepared for March 8th and help make Indian representation in Munich more visible than ever.