While Kamala Harris created history by becoming the first woman, the first black person, and also the first person of South Asian origin to win the race for the vice presidency in the US, a host of Indian celebrities stormed into celebrations. For many Indians, it was a moment of pride.
Sharing her thoughts on the turn of events, newlywed Kajal Aggarwal said: “Congratulations to @KamalaHarris on becoming South Asia’s first woman and first vice president-elect. What an inspiration “.
Soha Ali Khan took to her Instagram and wrote: “Every vote counts! Congratulations to the US President and Vice President-elect @joebiden and especially @kamalaharris for becoming the first woman, first person of color and first person of Asian descent elected to the second highest office in the country. “
It seems that the sound of the word ‘ma’am’ before Kamala’s name was particularly comforting. Neha Dhupia took her Instagram Stories and simply wrote, “Madam Vice President.”
Shibani Dandekar, Swara Bhasker and Neha Dhupia congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Onir delighted, retweeting a news report on the results, wrote: “Yes, yes, … Ab Ke sarkar …”, followed by a bunch of dancing emojis.
Shibani Dandekar, VJ and girlfriend of Farhan Akhtar, wrote: “Congratulations to President – elect Joe Biden and vice president – elect Kamala Harris.” Richa Chadha wrote: “#KamalaHarris zindabad”.
Swara Bhasker, retweeting a tweet from Neeraj Ghaywan, wrote: “YES! Let us remind ordinary people that during the Trump presidency he served as president and government. responsible for the constitutional values of the United States! Women’s march, anti-travel ban lawyers, #blacklivesmatter activists and others. They made Trump’s defeat possible! “
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