The Republican National Convention, held in Wisconsin, witnessed a significant presence of Indian Americans, who actively participated in the event, days after the party’s presumptive presidential candidate, Donald Trump, survived an assassination attempt.
Abraham George, the Indian-American chairman of the Texas Republican Party, announced that all delegates from his state would be voting for Trump. Harmeet Dhillon, RNC National Committeewoman from California, recited Ardaas, a prayer to God, at the convention. Usha Vance, wife of Ohio Senator J D Vance, was also present and was announced as the running mate of Trump. Other notable Indian-American attendees included Ohio State Senator Niraj Atani, Dr. Sampat Shivangi, Kash Patel, Kush Desai, Sunny Reddy, Sam Matthew, Hardam Tripathi, Hima Kolanagireddy, Adi Sathi, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Nikki Haley.
Several Indian-American attendees expressed their support for Trump, highlighting their belief in his ability to restore American values. Antani, a son of immigrants, stated that he believes Trump is the candidate to restore these values. Shivangi, who has attended six conventions, emphasized the party’s unity behind Trump.
The convention officially nominated Trump as the Republican presidential candidate for the upcoming November election, with over 2,400 delegates from across the US participating in a roll call vote. Trump is expected to formally accept the nomination for the third time in a speech scheduled for Thursday night.
The presence of Indian Americans at the convention underscores the growing influence of the community within the Republican Party and their role in shaping the political landscape. Their participation serves as a testament to their commitment to American values and their support for the Republican Party’s agenda.
