Indian-origin Kamala Harris becomes US Vice Presidential Candidate, Obama Praises

- Kamala Harris initially launched her campaign for the presidency but withdrew her name shortly after, endorsing Joe Biden.

New delhi date. 12 August 2020, Wednesday

Amid the Corona virus crisis in the United States, preparations for the presidential election are underway. Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden announced his candidacy ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Indian-American Senator Kamala Harris will now run for the vice presidency from the Democrats. Joe Biden made the announcement on Twitter on Tuesday and was followed by a flurry of congratulations.

Joe Biden tweeted, "They are very happy to have Kamala Harris as their partner in this war. He is counted among the best senators in the country. I have worked with them for a very long time. He has done a great job for women and children and has shaped the future. '

Kamala Harris also tweeted after the announcement and thanked the party. He wrote that if Biden is a man who connects people and he has done this in his political career. I am glad that I have become their presidential candidate and whatever they say, I will obey my Commander-in-Chief.

Kamala Harris, 55, is the first woman of Indian descent to run for office. Earlier, she was the first woman of Indian descent to be elected as a senator. The anti-Donald Trump movement has been going on in America for a long time by black people, outsiders and the Asian community. In these circumstances it was hoped that Kamala Harris would be fit for the position.

Kamala Harris initially started her campaign for the presidency but soon withdrew her name and backed Joe Biden. All eyes are on the November 3 polls as about 1.5 million voters of Indian descent can now lean towards the Democrats.

Former US President Barack Obama also praised Kamala Harris. He himself has known Kamala Harris for a long time and said he is fully prepared for the job. "He has spent his career defending the constitution. Today is a good day for the country," he added.