As the final results of the 2024 US Presidential Election draw closer, anticipation and excitement are building across the nation as citizens await the declaration of the next president of the United States.
Indian American Community Celebrates
With Republican candidate Donald Trump moving closer to victory, celebrations have erupted within the Indian American community. Videos have emerged showing people from various South Asian communities—Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and others—gathering outside the White House in Washington DC. They are seen celebrating and beating drums, expressing their joy at Trump’s possible return to the White House.
#WATCH | Washington, DC: The group 'Sikh Americans for Trump' dances to the tunes of dhol as Republican presidential candidate #DonaldTrump leads in the #USElections2024.
Republicans have won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday,… pic.twitter.com/qM329H2cBm
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2024
#WATCH | Washington, DC: Jesse Singh says, "Indian community, the entire South Asian community, Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus have all gathered here outside White House in large numbers…Dhols and drums are being beaten to celebrate the victory of President Trump…His victory seems… pic.twitter.com/4RdyNqqVlW
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2024
Trump’s Return and Harris’s Historic Bid
Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, is hoping for a return to office. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, is seeking to make history by becoming the first woman president in the US.
Fox News Projects Trump’s Victory
As of 12:30 pm IST, Fox News has projected that Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election. However, the official announcement is still pending. It’s important to note that 28 seats held by Democrats and 38 seats held by Republicans did not go to the polls this time.
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The US Electoral Process
The US Electoral College consists of 538 votes, which includes 435 House seats, 100 Senate seats, and 3 seats from Washington DC. To win the presidency, both Trump and Harris need at least 270 electoral votes. This election is considered one of the most significant in recent US history.
#WATCH | #USElection2024 | Republican presidential candidate #DonaldTrump's motorcade at Palm Beach County Convention Center at West Palm Beach in Florida.
Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald… pic.twitter.com/jtvK32uKWZ
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2024
