A group of Indian-Americans has launched a campaign on Tuesday to support Harris in key battleground states. The ‘Indian Americans for Harris’ campaign aims to rally support for Harris in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia.
“This is the first time we have someone whose mother is from India. She has got Indian heritage and culture. What she has learned, I felt that we Indian Americans should support her beyond the party line,” Swadesh Chatterjee, a businessman based in North Carolina, told PTI.
“It has never happened in the history of the US to have somebody named Kamala running for the highest office in this country,” he added.
As per the website of the campaign Kamala’s bi-racial heritage as a perfect example of America as a melting pot. Kamala’s background connects with many in the country, where at least 12.5 percent of the population identifies as biracial.
Members of the group emphasized the importance of having a leader of Indian descent in the highest office, pointing to the success of Indian-Americans in the US.The group stated, “We urge you to support Kamala Harris as she is the right choice for the right time. As the world grapples with inequities and disharmony, we need her to lead the US and the free world.””As the first woman of Indian descent to serve as Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris represents a significant milestone in our community’s history. Her leadership and values resonate with our collective aspirations for a more just, equitable, and inclusive America,” the group added.
The campaign launch follows US President Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race. Kamala Harris was elected as the Democratic nominee against former President Donald Trump just 100 days before the November 5 poll.
The campaign seeks to capitalize on Kamala Harris’s unique background and experience to appeal to a broad segment of the electorate. Her historical candidacy as a woman of Indian descent positions her as a symbolic and practical choice for voters looking for representation and progressive leadership.