But it would be a mistake to overlook the south Asian community’s political significance. Growing numbers among multiple south Asian communities underscore their strength within the Asian American demographic, the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the US electorate. But given the south Asian community’s booming numbers, distinguishing how different south Asians – not just Indian Americans – vote bears significance. “If many of these south Asians found their political awakening in south Asia, it might not always translate that well into US politics. “Many south Asians have not yet detached themselves from south Asian politics,” he said.

Source: The Guardian September 03, 2020 12:01 UTC