Saba's mother, Shahnaz Haider, expressed happiness over her daughter's achievement, saying the victory made years of hard work and dedication worthwhile. Saba Haider's victory has sparked celebrations thousands of miles away in Ghaziabad, where her mother, Shahnaz Haider, shared her joy and pride over her daughter's achievement. Ghaziabad-born Saba Haider makes history as the first South Asian woman elected to Illinois' General Assembly, leaving her family celebrating in India.