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The "Indo-American Votes Matter" campaign has been launched by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) to encourage Indian-American voters to participate in the US presidential elections. The campaign aims to register one million Indian-American voters, survey their policy views, and ensure their voices are heard by both parties.
The "Indo-American Votes Matter" campaign is ensuring that Indian-American voters get their voices heard in the US Presidential elections which will be a contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. (Image: AFP)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Sep 4, 2024 17:21 IST
With just two months left for the US Presidential elections, the race for the White House is heating up. The Democratic and Republican parties are in a tough fight for the Presidency, and the candidates are going all out to ensure their win. At this time, an Indian-American diaspora group has launched a campaign to increase the participation of Indian-American voters and policy impact in the upcoming polls.
The "Indo-American Votes Matter" campaign, launched by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), a US-based non-profit institution for policy research and awareness, aims to encourage Indian-American voters to vote and make their voices heard.
Indian-Americans, now a community of 4.5 million, have emerged as one of the most influential immigrant groups in the US. Despite making up just 1.5% of the US population, their votes could be decisive in determining the outcome of crucial races in key swing states.
"Both Democrats and Republicans should recognise the importance of Indo-Americans as they are concentrated in critical races spanning states such as Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, New Jersey, Texas, and California," FIIDS stated.
US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will contest Republican candidate Donald Trump on November 5.
Kamala Harris is half-Indian and half-Jamaican. Her mixed race has been brought up several times in the course of the Presidential elections.
The campaign by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) includes a comprehensive survey of Indian-Americans to gather their opinions on both domestic and global policy issues.
"With a sizeable population in swing states crucial to the presidential elections, Indian-Americans have a unique opportunity to make an impact," said Khanderao Kand, chief of policy and strategy at FIIDS.
FIIDS aims to register at least one million Indian-American voters for the election.
"Their [Indian-American community's] policy issues and preferences should be seriously considered by both the Republican Committee (RNC) and the Democratic Committee (DNC)," Khanderao Kand said.
Published By:
Girish Kumar Anshul
Published On:
Sep 4, 2024
