<p> Indian-Americans are most likely to be Democrats of any Asian-origin group, with 50 per cent supporting the party and just 18 per cent identifying as Republicans, non-partisan think tank Pew Research has said in a study.</p>.<p>But, President Donald Trump's campaign disagrees, believing this major ethnic community in America is now moving away from the Democrats.</p>.<p>In its latest report, the Pew Research Center said Asian-Americans are the fastest-growing segment of eligible voters of the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States.</p>.<p>More than 11 million Indian-Americans will be able to vote this year, making up nearly five per cent of the electorate in the US which is going to polls on November 3.</p>.<p>They are also the only major racial or ethnic group in which naturalised citizens -- rather than the US-born -- make up a majority of eligible voters, the report said, based on data of the Census Bureau.</p>.<p>From 2000 to 2020, the number of Asian-American eligible voters more than doubled, growing by 139 per cent.</p>.<p>The Hispanic voters grew at a similar rate (121 per cent), but the black and white electorates grew far more slowly (33 per cent and seven per cent).</p>.<p>Pew Research said 42 per cent of Vietnamese-Americans identify as Republicans compared to Asian-Americans overall of whom 28 per cent support the Republican Party.</p>.<p>"In contrast, Indian-Americans are the most likely to be Democrats of any Asian-origin group, with 50 per cent identifying as Democrats and just 18 per cent as Republican,” the American think tank said.</p>.<p>Traditionally, Indian-Americans have voted for the Democratic candidates. However, an Indian-American leader from the Trump campaign disagrees.</p>.<p>"In our experience, surveys do not reflect ground realities. In President Trump, Indian-Americans have the best friend ever inside the White House. It is a myth that Indian Americans vote for Democrats," said Al Mason, co-Chair of Trump Victory Indian American Finance Committee.</p>.<p>"It is President Trump who has now changed the dynamics of India-US relation which is at its peak. Trump is a true friend of India. He is great friends with (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi. Trump genuinely values and acknowledges the Indian-Americans. His 'Howdy, Modi!' event, his visit to India with First Lady and family showcases his love for India and India for him," he said.</p>.<p>"This has pleased the Indian-American community a lot. Indian-Americans love Trump. Mark my words, they are moving away from the Democrats to Trump," Mason said.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Ajay Bhutoria, National Finance Committee Member of the Joe Biden for President campaign, said the former vice-president and top Democrat is the best bet for Indian-Americans.</p>.<p>"Indian-Americans strongly support Biden to bring a respected leadership on the world stage and reinvigorate our own democracy and strengthen the coalition of democracies around the world including relations with the largest democracy -- India," said Bhutoria, who is also a member in American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Leadership Council for Biden.</p>.<p>Biden has decades of foreign policy experience and the Barack Obama-Biden administration had built a strong foundation of relations with South Asian countries specially India, he asserted.</p>.<p>"In 2014, (the) Obama-Biden administration and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the goal of increasing bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2020.</p>.<p>"The Obama-Biden administration first started Diwali celebration in White House, released a Diwali Stamp, along with celebration of Jain, Sikh and Muslim events," Bhutoria said.</p>.<p>Diwali was also celebrated by Biden at the vice-president's residence, he noted.</p>.<p>The US Asian electorate is a diverse group, with eligible voters tracing their roots to countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.</p>.<p>Just six origin groups – Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese – account for the majority of US Asian voters.</p>.<p>According to the Pew Research survey, among the Asian-American origin groups, US-Indian eligible voters have the highest median household income (USD 139,000), while Burmese-Americans (USD 69,000) have the lowest. </p>
<p> Indian-Americans are most likely to be Democrats of any Asian-origin group, with 50 per cent supporting the party and just 18 per cent identifying as Republicans, non-partisan think tank Pew Research has said in a study.</p>.<p>But, President Donald Trump's campaign disagrees, believing this major ethnic community in America is now moving away from the Democrats.</p>.<p>In its latest report, the Pew Research Center said Asian-Americans are the fastest-growing segment of eligible voters of the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States.</p>.<p>More than 11 million Indian-Americans will be able to vote this year, making up nearly five per cent of the electorate in the US which is going to polls on November 3.</p>.<p>They are also the only major racial or ethnic group in which naturalised citizens -- rather than the US-born -- make up a majority of eligible voters, the report said, based on data of the Census Bureau.</p>.<p>From 2000 to 2020, the number of Asian-American eligible voters more than doubled, growing by 139 per cent.</p>.<p>The Hispanic voters grew at a similar rate (121 per cent), but the black and white electorates grew far more slowly (33 per cent and seven per cent).</p>.<p>Pew Research said 42 per cent of Vietnamese-Americans identify as Republicans compared to Asian-Americans overall of whom 28 per cent support the Republican Party.</p>.<p>"In contrast, Indian-Americans are the most likely to be Democrats of any Asian-origin group, with 50 per cent identifying as Democrats and just 18 per cent as Republican,” the American think tank said.</p>.<p>Traditionally, Indian-Americans have voted for the Democratic candidates. However, an Indian-American leader from the Trump campaign disagrees.</p>.<p>"In our experience, surveys do not reflect ground realities. In President Trump, Indian-Americans have the best friend ever inside the White House. It is a myth that Indian Americans vote for Democrats," said Al Mason, co-Chair of Trump Victory Indian American Finance Committee.</p>.<p>"It is President Trump who has now changed the dynamics of India-US relation which is at its peak. Trump is a true friend of India. He is great friends with (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi. Trump genuinely values and acknowledges the Indian-Americans. His 'Howdy, Modi!' event, his visit to India with First Lady and family showcases his love for India and India for him," he said.</p>.<p>"This has pleased the Indian-American community a lot. Indian-Americans love Trump. Mark my words, they are moving away from the Democrats to Trump," Mason said.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Ajay Bhutoria, National Finance Committee Member of the Joe Biden for President campaign, said the former vice-president and top Democrat is the best bet for Indian-Americans.</p>.<p>"Indian-Americans strongly support Biden to bring a respected leadership on the world stage and reinvigorate our own democracy and strengthen the coalition of democracies around the world including relations with the largest democracy -- India," said Bhutoria, who is also a member in American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Leadership Council for Biden.</p>.<p>Biden has decades of foreign policy experience and the Barack Obama-Biden administration had built a strong foundation of relations with South Asian countries specially India, he asserted.</p>.<p>"In 2014, (the) Obama-Biden administration and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the goal of increasing bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2020.</p>.<p>"The Obama-Biden administration first started Diwali celebration in White House, released a Diwali Stamp, along with celebration of Jain, Sikh and Muslim events," Bhutoria said.</p>.<p>Diwali was also celebrated by Biden at the vice-president's residence, he noted.</p>.<p>The US Asian electorate is a diverse group, with eligible voters tracing their roots to countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.</p>.<p>Just six origin groups – Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese – account for the majority of US Asian voters.</p>.<p>According to the Pew Research survey, among the Asian-American origin groups, US-Indian eligible voters have the highest median household income (USD 139,000), while Burmese-Americans (USD 69,000) have the lowest. </p>