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'My grandfather fought for India's independence…', Kamala gets emotional amid US presidential election | News India

Kamala Harris: US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running for the Democratic nomination for the US presidential election, has posted an emotional post on X remembering her grandparents on the occasion of Grandparents Day. In the post, Kamala also shared an old family photo remembering her grandparents PV Gopalan and Rajam Gopalan and also recalled the days spent in India.

I remembered my days in India

On Sunday, Kamala Harris posted, 'When I was young visiting my grandparents in India, my grandfather would take me on morning walks and discuss with me the importance of fighting inequality and corruption. He was a retired civil servant who was also part of India's freedom movement.'

The commitment to work for a better future is still alive in me

Kamala Harris' grandfather PV Gopalan worked for both the Indian government after the country's independence and the British administration during the colonial period. According to some reports, Gopalan also helped bring refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to India. He also served as an advisor to former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda.

PV Gopalan's wife Rajam Gopalan was recognized for her social work in Zambia. Kamala Harris said, 'My grandmother used to travel all over India. She used to talk to women on issues like family planning. Her commitment to serve the people and work for their better future is still alive in me.'

Trump and Harris debate tomorrow

Kamala Harris is contesting against Donald Trump in the presidential election. There will be a debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, i.e. tomorrow night at 9 pm. Which will be telecast live.