Indians might feel a sense of pride if Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the first Indian-American to assume the presidency. After all, Indian-Americans have excelled academically, financially, and professionally, contributing significantly to American society.
However, a Harris presidency could disrupt the strong US-India relations that have flourished since George W. Bush’s era.
Also Read – NRI Graduate’s Horrific Warning to F-1 Aspirants!
While past US administrations, regardless of party, have nurtured ties with India, Kamala Harris may break that bipartisan tradition.
Her political choices, including selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate after a controversial campaign targeting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, indicate she may lean toward the Democratic Party’s more extreme left-wing base.
Also Read – Is H1B Premium Processing Really Premium?
This could weaken her support for India, as these groups often harbor Hinduphobic sentiments and are sympathetic to movements like Khalistan separatism.
Kamala Harris’s lack of foreign policy depth and her reliance on online activism could further alienate India.
Also Read – SEVIS Status Revoked: System Rigged Against F-1s?
Unlike Biden, who managed crises with a balanced approach, Kamala Harris might succumb to pressures from human rights groups and bureaucrats pushing personal agendas.
These forces, often quick to accept unverified claims about India, could amplify minor issues into major diplomatic crises, reminiscent of the Bill Clinton-era sanctions.
While Harris’s potential presidency may symbolize progress for Indian-Americans, it risks derailing the strong US-India partnership cultivated over the last two decades, leading to heightened tensions and misunderstandings.
