Kamala Harris: A Historic Moment for Indian Americans

Several Indian Americans celebrated Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to run for president, following President Joe Biden's announcement not to seek re-election. Prominent leaders acknowledged her candidacy as a historic milestone, enhancing US-India relations and spotlighting the Indian diaspora’s growing influence in American society and politics.

Several prominent Indian Americans on Sunday hailed Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, marking it as a historic moment for the ethnic community.

Harris, 59, announced her presidential bid after President Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election, and she quickly garnered endorsements from top Democratic leaders.

Influential diaspora leader M R Rangaswami expressed excitement about an Indian-American potentially being a United States presidential nominee. The Indian diaspora's contributions to American society, politics, and public service highlight this community's maturation and integration.

Ronak D Desai, a leading India practitioner, stated Harris' candidacy presents significant opportunities for US-India relations, emphasizing her role in shaping the current administration's India policy and maintaining strong bilateral ties.

Democratic party delegate Jai Bhandari and Indiaspora Executive Director Sanjeev Joshipura emphasized Harris' capability to defeat Republican candidate Donald Trump and underscored the growing impact of the Indian diaspora in public service roles.

(With inputs from agencies.)