Washington. Preparations for the presidential elections to be held on November 5 in America have almost been completed and those that remain are being completed with full gusto. The main contest in this election is between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, a recent survey conducted to know the views of Indian-American voters shows what is the important issue of this election.
Indian-Americans termed inflation as the biggest election issue.
According to a survey conducted in America, Indian-Americans have named inflation as the biggest election issue. 17 percent of the respondents surveyed considered inflation or prices as the top issue. Apart from this, abortion, reproductive rights and jobs/economy have also been included in the important issues, for which 13 percent people have expressed support. Party division is also clearly seen in the survey. 39 percent of Republican respondents cited the economy, prices and jobs as their primary concerns, compared to only 24 percent of Democratic respondents. Those who considered abortion the most important issue included 19 percent of Democrats and 5 percent of Republicans. 714 Indian-American citizens participated in this online survey between September 18 and October 15, 2024. Among other issues included in this survey, immigration was considered the top issue by 10 percent, healthcare by 9 percent, climate change and environment by 8 percent, civil liberties by 7 percent and crime by 6 percent. India-US relations have also been given priority by 4 percent of the respondents, while education and national security have also been considered equally important by 4 percent of the respondents.
Indian-American voters deeply concerned about inflation and economic issues
Thus, the gist of the survey was that Indian-American voters are deeply concerned about inflation and economic issues. Along with this, social issues like abortion and reproductive rights are also of their concern. In such a situation, the contribution of Indian-American voters in the US elections can prove to be important, especially when they have made up their mind to vote on the basis of their priorities.