WASHINGTON: A group of eminent South Asians, including Indian-origin author Deepak Chopra and actress Sakina Jaffrey, has launched a digital campaign in support of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris.
Other prominent members of the group include Preet Bharara, former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Meera Harris, lawyer and children’s book author; Nina Davuluri, the first Indian-American to win the Miss America Competition; and actor Aasif Mandvi.

Released by South Asians for Biden on Monday, the video series urges the South Asian community to vote for Biden and Harris.
“South Asians for Biden is thrilled to launch the digital video ad series,” said Neha Dewan, South Asians for Biden national director.