Indian-origin actress Poorna Jagannathan, known for her roles in films like ‘Delhi Belly’ and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ as well as the hit Netflix series ‘Never Have I Ever’, has endorsed the US Vice President and Democratic nominee. Have supported. Kamala Harris for presidential election.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, the 51-year-old actor said, “I am supporting Kamala Harris wholeheartedly. This is a very multi-issue election for me. I am an immigrant, a survivor of sexual violence Yes, I believe it should be so.” There should be a ceasefire and peace in the Middle East, and I have experienced the effects of climate change.”

She added, “And for all of these reasons, I have great confidence in not only what the Democratic Party thinks, but what she (Harris) thinks. This is a very personal election for me.”

This latest celebrity endorsement for Harris comes just hours before the high-stakes election that will see the vice president face off against her Republican rival and former President, Donald Trump.

When asked what Indian-American voters thought about the 2024 election cycle, she said it was not only members of the Indian community, but also groups of other minorities coming together in support of Harris.

Regarding his message to Indian-American voters who are still undecided about which candidate to elect as President, the actor said the decision “depends on whether they are a person Who are as “.

“There’s a big divide right now between Indian-American women and Indian-American men. For Indian-Americans in general, you have to remember where we come from and who we are. We don’t see us as a minority or as immigrants. Those who are may be assumed not to be threatening when Trump sends Diwali message, but don’t be fooled,” he warned.

“What happens to an immigrant group will impact us too. This is what we saw after 9/11. Islamophobia was so high that it even impacted our Sikh brothers and sisters. With an immigrant group “We are not the only ones to suffer this horror. Trump’s immigration policies are cruel and unfair, and we have to look at ourselves as immigrants.”

The actor also mentioned abortion rights, one of the most controversial issues in this year’s election, and said that it not only affects women but also men.

Jagannathan joins the long list of celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris in the race for the White House.

The list includes top musicians like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Eminem; Actors Julia Roberts, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Arnold Schwarzenegger; and NBA stars LeBron James and Magic Johnson.