PM Narendra Modi on Friday applauded Vice-President Kamala Harris for her achievements and referred to the inspirational journey of the Indian-American mother of the VP.
“Vice-President Kamala Harris’ mother, Dr Shyamala Gopalan, came to America from India in 1958. At that time, most people did not have phones and so her mother would send handwritten letters to her family back home. And at any time she did not let her relation with India break,” he said. “Despite thousands of miles of physical distance, India always remained close to her heart,” Modi added.
Harris, in turn, said India’s history and teachings have influenced, and shaped the world, asserting the country has inspired millions of people through its philosophy. She also said India is a “very important” part of her life and that she is deeply connected to the country.
“When my sister Maya and I were growing up, our mother would take us to India pretty much every other year. The purpose of those trips were many, including that we would well understand where she came from, what produced her; so that we could spend time with our grandparents, with my uncle and our chittis; and to really understand the love of good idli,” she said amidst laughter from the guests.
“Vice-President Kamala Harris’ mother, Dr Shyamala Gopalan, came to America from India in 1958. At that time, most people did not have phones and so her mother would send handwritten letters to her family back home. And at any time she did not let her relation with India break,” he said. “Despite thousands of miles of physical distance, India always remained close to her heart,” Modi added.
Harris, in turn, said India’s history and teachings have influenced, and shaped the world, asserting the country has inspired millions of people through its philosophy. She also said India is a “very important” part of her life and that she is deeply connected to the country.
“When my sister Maya and I were growing up, our mother would take us to India pretty much every other year. The purpose of those trips were many, including that we would well understand where she came from, what produced her; so that we could spend time with our grandparents, with my uncle and our chittis; and to really understand the love of good idli,” she said amidst laughter from the guests.
