On Saturday, August 29, 2020, South Asians for Biden held a South Asian Women in Leadership virtual event. VP nominee Senator Kamala Harris will provide audio remarks at the event. South Asians for Biden launched the Indians for Biden National Council (likewise, SAB has launched National Councils for Afghans, Bangladeshis, Bhutanese, Nepalis, Pakistanis, and Sri Lankans).
The Indian American Impact Fund co-sponsored this event. It has endorsed Pramila Jayapal (US WA-07) and Ro Khanna (US CA-17), along with the Biden-Harris ticket.
No thanks, South Asians for Biden.
- Kamala Harris never played up her "South Asian" heritage until she was named VP nominee. She identified herself as African American.
- Kamala Harris is an opportunist who only recently started identifying with her Indian roots. She now brandishes her Indian heritage, as the Indian American community is one of the largest, wealthiest, and most politically driven groups.
- Kamala Harris condemned Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs for the Government of India, for refusing to meet with the anti-India Rep. Promila Jayapal (D-WA).
- Kamala Harris has repeatedly opposed India's national interest in matters of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the revocation of Article 370.
- Somanjana Chatterjee, a political strategist in the US, alleged that while serving as California's Attorney General, Kamala Harris was 'non-cooperative' when approached for intervention in California public schools regarding revision of depiction of Hinduism in textbooks.
- Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party are silent on Chinese LAC violations and border incursions and Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attacks in the Kashmir Valley and apathetic towards the mistreatment of minorities in Kashmir.
South Asia comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The term "South Asian" subsumes Indian identity and ultimately erases it.
Yours sincerely,
Sources:
Republic World. (2020, August 20). Kamala Harris' views on Kashmir and 5 things to know about Biden's running mate . Retrieved August 29, 2020, from https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/us-news/kamala-harris-views-on-kashmir-and-5-things-to-know-about-biden.html
Why The Hell Are Indians So Excited About Kamala Harris? [Video file]. (2020, August 24). Retrieved August 29, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gk2peJeC9A&t=59s
