Kamala Harris Pays Tribute to Her Mother, Shyamala Gopalan, at DNC

Vice President Kamala Harris honored her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, during her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris reflected on her mother's journey from India to the US and her dream of curing breast cancer, expressing how much she misses her mother, especially now.

Vice President Kamala Harris took a moment to remember her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan, during her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, became the second woman to receive the Democratic nomination.

Reflecting on her mother's path, Harris spoke of Shyamala's journey from India to the United States at the age of 19, driven by her ambition to become a scientist and cure breast cancer. Harris emphasized how much she misses her mother, particularly during this significant moment in her political career.

Raised in a working-class neighborhood in California, Harris recounted the challenges her mother faced and overcame. Her speech was a heartfelt homage to Shyamala Gopalan, celebrating her resilience and dreams.

(With inputs from agencies.)