Indian Village Celebrates Kamala Harris' Presidential Bid

The village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu, India, Kamala Harris' ancestral home, has become the focal point of prayers and celebrations as villagers hope for her victory in the U.S. presidential elections against Donald Trump. Residents and visitors gathered at the Sri Dharma Sastha temple to perform special rituals, reflecting the village's excitement over Harris's candidacy. Harris' maternal grandfather, P.V. Gopalan, hailed from this village before moving to Chennai, and his legacy is honored through donations and banners wishing her success. Despite Harris never visiting the village, the locals feel a deep connection to her and view her potential win as a source of pride. This sentiment is echoed through various ceremonies and plans for celebrations, such as distributing food, if she wins. The global attention on Thulasendrapuram highlights its historical importance and the villagers' hopes for Harris to become the first U.S. president of South Asian descent.