Republican politicians have embraced anti-Indian racism
Two years ago, University of Houston student Vasant Bhatt was doing everything he could to help Republicans regain power.
According to The Verge, two years ago, University of Houston student Vasant Bhatt was doing everything he could to help Republicans regain power.
He knocked doors for Sen. Ted Cruz's reelection campaign and helped organize his community for Donald Trump, two victories he, like many other Republicans, celebrated in 2024. But this week, Bhatt did something unexpected: He voted.
This politics story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Indian, Republicans and Vasant Bhatt.
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