Highlights
- Kamala Harris speaks out for the Indian coronavirus crisis
- India is presently suffering from the devastating second wave of the coronavirus
- A large amount of funds has been raised for India by the American Indians.
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic in India, the Vice president of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, has stated that the situation in India is no less than heartbreaking. The entire nation is fighting the virus with lesser resources that are required. At the moment, the world should extend its hands to India so that the largest democracy can overcome this crisis efficiently.
Kamala Harris expresses concern for India
Kamala Harris has stated that Biden’s government will do its best to extend its hand of support, to India which now has a daily record of four lakh covid cases. Presently the American government is trying its best to extend any help it can to the welfare of India. Moreover, forces are being galvanized to help the country in this state of crisis.
Kamala Harris stated that when the United States of America had faced some of its major crisis measures, at the beginning of the pandemic, India had extended its support to the American health structure. She said that their government is determined to help India during this time of need. The state has decided to allocate a special fund for covid relief in India. This fund would be known as the “US COVID relief” fund for India for coronavirus help.
Large amounts of fundraising for COVID relief
The American government has decided to support India to improve its Asian relationship in the global community. Harris has further stated that if all nations across the globe work together, they will be able to get through difficult situations. The Biden and Harris administration has already declared that 100 million USD will be given to India to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
It has been announced that about six planes with covid-19 assistance from the US government will be reaching India within a week from now. The entire administrator has been galvanized to help India in this state. The White House has already started to coordinate with the corporate sector as well. It is said to be the largest funding to be allocated for any country in the world.
Indian Americans voice help for India
Indian Americans have already questioned the US government regarding their lack of support towards India as the second wave began. The contribution of these American Indians has been acknowledged by Kamala Harris as well. It is to be noted, that Harris herself had Indian roots.