Indian Americans important to maintain cultural dynamism: Joe Biden

White House hopeful Joe Biden has time and again expressed gratitude towards Indian Americans. He has said that Indian American diaspora keeps the two nations together, calling them "pillars" of the United States. Even the Obama-Biden administration has had more Indian Americans than any other administrations in the history of the country.

The democratic nominee, on Tuesday, once again, lauded Indian Americans and said that with their hard work and entrepreneurship, they have intensified the economic growth of that United States. They have helped in maintaining cultural dynamism across the country, he added.

Biden was addressing a national virtual fundraiser by Indian Americans wherein he assured community members that he acknowledges and would address their concerns with regard to H-IB visa and legal immigration.

"You have helped forge an economic and cultural dynamism in this country. That is a continuation of who we are, we are a nation of immigrants," Biden said.

"As president, I promise I am going to draw on the best, not the worst, beat this pandemic and build the economy back, help our kids get a good education and make sure healthcare is a right not a privilege, and build an immigration system that powers our economy and reflects our values," Biden said.

"We do not talk enough about how the Indian American community has powered our economic growth," the former vice president said in his address to the virtual fundraiser.

Family was the main theme of the campaign organised by the Indian Amercian community. Dr Vivek Murthy, former surgeon general, addressed the virtual event and said that Joe Biden is the kind of guy he would introduce to his parents and feed home made dishes.

"He is authentic. He is real. And he says what he thinks and that is something I really love about him. He says what is on his mind. He is honest and true," he said.

Meanwhile, it is estimated that a significant majority of Indian Americans will vote for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. According to a report released by Indiaspora, Sixty six per cent of Indian voters favour Mr Biden in the November 3 election while 28 per cent are on Trump's side. 6 percent remain undecided, the report said.