FIIDS Launches “Indo American Votes Matter” Campaign
India-West Staff Reporter
WASHINGTON, DC – The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), a advocacy organization, has initiated the “Indo American Votes Matter” campaign to increase the political influence of Indian American voters in the 2024 U.S. elections.
With an estimated 4.5 million members of the community living across the US, the campaign aims to underscore the critical role this community could play in key swing states such as Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Khanderao Kand, Chief of Policy and Strategy at FIIDS, emphasized the importance of Indian Americans in the upcoming elections. “With a sizable population in swing states crucial to the presidential elections, Indian Americans have a unique opportunity to make an impact,” Kand stated. “Their policy issues and preferences should be seriously considered by both the Republican and Democratic National Committees. With the voter registration campaign, we want to have at least a million-plus Indian American voters in this election.”
As part of the initiative, FIIDS has also launched a comprehensive survey to gather opinions on both domestic and international policy matters important to the Indo-American community. The results of this survey will be shared with the media, political parties, and candidates to ensure that Indo-American voices are considered in the policymaking process.
FIIDS is calling on organizations and individuals to promote the survey and voter registration campaign through social media, aiming to maximize its impact. “Let’s work together to make sure every Indo-American voice is heard and every vote counts,” the organization urged.
Given the significant concentration of Indian Americans in critical states like Arizona, Virginia, New Jersey, Texas, and California, both Democrats and Republicans are encouraged to recognize the importance of this community in shaping policy matters.
The survey will address issues and policies in three main categories: international, domestic, and immigrant-related matters, focusing on topics that are of particular importance to Indo-Americans. The findings are expected to play a key role in shaping the dialogue ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections.
