In the U.S. election, Kamala Harris faces challenges in securing the Indian American vote, despite her high-profile endorsements.
Although Kamala Harris is the first Indian American to be nominated for President, she struggles to gain widespread support among Indian Americans.
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This is partly because, despite her prominent position, she did not win any primary votes during her past presidential runs.
Indian Americans have traditionally supported the Democratic Party, but recent shifts are challenging this trend.
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Data shows a growing number of Indian Americans, mostly Hindus, leaning toward Trump, with 29% expressing support for him in the 2024 elections, up from just 16% in 2016.
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The Indian American community is concerned about issues such as jobs, the economy, education, and crime.
Under the Biden-Harris administration, inflation and job figures have been criticized, pushing some Indian Americans toward Trump’s economic policies, which promise job growth and tax incentives.
Educational policies and rising crime rates, partly attributed to progressive policies, also contribute to dissatisfaction with the Democrats.
There is also frustration with the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of COVID-19 policies and free speech issues. Some Indian Americans feel that the administration has infringed on individual rights and failed to support free speech principles.
Additionally, anti-Hindu sentiments and issues with India’s policies have further strained relations. Controversies, such as those involving Kamala Harris’s comments on Kashmir and the Biden administration’s association with certain groups, have alienated some Indian American voters.
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