Indian Political Parties Woo Indians In U.S.

Monday, 24 March 2014, 15:46 IST
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Like its parent party's "Chai pe Charcha" (Discussion on Election 2014 over tea) programmes with BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the OFBJP recently organised a "NaMo Chai Party" in Washington DC.

The Indian National Overseas Congress, USA, too is using social media, articles, media advertisements, email and telephone calls to spread the party's message.

But party president George Abraham acknowledges "there is a lot of apathy" among the people.

Due to "anti-incumbency sentiment", the "Congress hasn't been very successful in communicating the accomplishments to the people", Abraham told IANS.

The Congress is not having any fundraisers as "they are illegal".

In Abraham's view, the key issues at stake for Indians abroad are "survival of secularism, potential polarisation of the communities and the handling of global issues like trade, war and peace with maturity".

"FDI, U.S.-India relationship, NRI issues as regards to investment, consular services and bilateral agreements as regards H-1 visas," are also important in his view.

Improvising on President Barack Obama's campaign slogan of "Yes, We Can!", the AAP is rallying supporters with the catchphrase "Together, We Can!".
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Source: IANS