Kamala’s native TN villages distribute sweets, draw kolams
TIRUVARUR: The ancestral villages of US Vice-President elect Kamala Harris in Tamil Nadu on Sunday erupted in joy over the Democrat Senator’s elevation and ushered in an early Deepavali with firecrackers, kolams and sweets to celebrate her win.
The joy of locals in Thulasenthirapuram and Painganadu villages in this Cauvery delta district knew no bounds as they rejoiced the victory of “the woman of our house”.
Local residents had earlier held special prayers for Harris’ win and once they were answered, celebrated it with much fanfare on Sunday. The locals burst crackers and distributed sweets, even as special prayers were held at the local temple, in which state Food Minister R Kamaraj participated. People gathered on roads in large numbers carrying the photos of Harris and handmade signs. A local at Painganadu who drew a large ‘kolam’ (Rangoli) was all smiles when she hailed the victory of the “woman of our house.” The colourful ‘kolam’ hailed Harris as the ‘pride’ of the village. Harris’ grandfather PV Gopalan moved out of Thulasenthirapuram village as a young man and took up a job in the British government service. Her grandmother Rajam belonged to Painganadu village.
EPS, OPS hail astounding victory: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday greeted US President-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris and particularly recalled her Tamil Nadu roots. “I’m extremely glad that @KamalaHarris is the first woman to be elected as the Vice President of US. She has made Tamil Nadu proud with this astounding victory. BidenHarris2020”,” he said. Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam also tweeted, “@KamalaHarris thas once again re established the strength of a Tamil woman, who has the grit to conquer the world. My heartfelt wishes for your success. #USElectionResults2020 #KamalaHarrisVP.”Chief Minister V Narayanasamy also expressed hope that Biden and Harris would protect the interests of Indians living in the United States.