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US elections: India and the Indian American factor

As of now there is no indication that as president Harris would choose to ruffle feathers in New Delhi over Kashmir. One main reason is that she would be too preoccupied with a fractious polity at home in the initial stage to jump into issues like Kashmir which have no relevance domestically.

Trump woos Hindus, condemns attacks on community in Bangladesh; says will strengthen partnership with Modi

“I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos”, he said.

Cloak and dagger: US charges Indian intelligence agent in alleged ‘murder-for-hire’ plot against Khalistani as plot thickens

He also gave his address as “CGO Complext” in New Delhi, where according to the document RAW is headquartered

Overwhelming Indian American, South Asian support for Kamala Harris, polls show

When only the Indian Americans in the AIA survey were asked who they trust to handle India-US relations, 59 per cent picked Harris and only 22 per cent Trump.

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