Vice President of the United States and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that her mother raised her by telling her how to respect our ancient culture. He said that she used to explain their greatness to her younger sister as well.
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Kamala Harris in saree. Vice President of America with grandmother, grandfather, sister and niece.
Washington: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that her mother raised her by telling her how to respect our ancient culture. He said that she used to explain their greatness to her younger sister as well. He claimed that Amme was his guru. He revealed that he used to visit India often as a child. She wrote an article in the South Asian online magazine ‘The Juggernaut’. In an article she wrote 3 days before polling, she explained her connection with South Asia.
At the age of 19
At the age of 19, my dark-skinned mother came to America alone from India. She had two goals in life. One is to raise me and my sister Maya and the other is to cure breast cancer. When I came to India as a child, I used to meet my grandfather PV Gopalan in then Madras. He is a retired civil servant. Take long walks on the beach every morning with fellow retired employees. I used to go with them. They used to say the importance of fighting for democracy and civil rights. Through his teachings we learned how to have and maintain democracy. They made me interested in public service. Kamala revealed that these teachings are guiding me as a vice-president and now as a presidential candidate.
Every two years for Diwali..
‘We used to come to India every two years. We used to come during Diwali and spend time with grandma and grandpa. It was fun with my uncles and pinnies. That’s how my mother raised us to respect culture and traditions. As the Vice President of America, we consider it an honor to host Diwali celebrations at our home. It is not only a holiday but also a celebration of the rich history, culture and heritage of South Asia,” explained Harris.
On immigration policy..
Our failed immigration system needs to be revised. I absolutely reject the orderly approach to border protection and immigration policy. Support a bipartisan border protection bill. It controls illegal border crossing. Due to this, the people of South Asia will not live in insecurity, Kamala revealed.
South Asia will expand the bond..
As the Vice President, take our international leadership further. We will strengthen our leadership in the future. We will further expand our ties with India and South Asian countries. Trump is not a serious person. If he comes to power, the situation will get worse,” said Harris.
A focus on health services for South Asian Americans
Americans want presidents who work for all Americans. My whole career has been with this aim. South Asian Americans have always been neglected by the US health sector. I have worked with President Biden to push for palliative measures, particularly in the areas of heart and diabetes. Attempt to regulate the price of insulin for senior citizens to a maximum price of $35. Efforts were made to reduce the prices of medicines. Arrangements will be made to provide medical care to seniors at affordable prices. I took care of my mother when she got cancer. “I know the burden that hiring caretakers can put on families,” Harris explained.
If Trump comes, medical services will be interrupted
“Trump and his extremist leaders will put health care and social security at risk. His economic policies will further increase prices. As a result, the financial crisis will intensify by mid-2025. He will impose ‘Trump Sales Tax’. It will be at least 20 percent. Experts say that this will burden every American family by 4,000 dollars annually,’ explained Kamala.
