![]() Stay in the conversation on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter from India in 1990 against his parent’s wishes. She was the daughter of immigrants rising in political stature and willing to break glass ceilings in her career. ![]() He saw Haley's story as similar to his own. "After three to four calls, I got her office number.I said I was inspired by what she is doing." “I was really not involved in politics at all… but I saw a story about this young Indian American trying to run for the (South Carolina House of Representatives seat) and I just called her at that time,” Agarwal, a 54-year-old voter in Dallas, Texas, told USA TODAY. The CEO of textile company Nextt was traveling to South Carolina for business and quickly became one of her most ardent supporters. 'Inspired'Īrun Agarwal first learned about Nikki Haley in 2004 − a time when Indian representation in politics was rare. This year, Indian Americans have hopes Haley or Ramaswamy could run at the top of the 2024 Republican ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris broke barriers as the first woman to hold the office − and the first woman of color to hold the office, frequently speaking about her Indian mother and Black father. At least one, Bobby Jindal, even made the GOP primary debate stage during his 2016 presidential campaign. ![]() Tanjore, a 22-year-old voter from Ashburn, Virginia, is one of more than 4 million Indian Americans who are more represented on the largest political stage heading into the 2024 presidential election.Ī few Indian Americans have led states as governors and members of Congress. "I am really happy to see Indian representation and political involvement.Indian Americans are choosing to be involved in their communities to make change," Tanjore said. WASHINGTON – Pooja Tanjore doesn't agree with the conservative policies of Republicans Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, but she's glad they are running for president in 2024. ![]()
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