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Will Kamala Harris Wear a Saree for Inauguration Day in US? Desis Can t Wait to Find Out
Will Kamala Harris wear a saree for her swearing in ceremony as US Vice President ? | Image credit: Twitter/Reuters
Kamala Harris had said Let’s first win during her her campaign speeches when asked if she would be wearing the saree - a traditional Indian attire - if she wins the election.
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On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris will be assuming the office of Vice President of the United States. Speculations are going around that the first woman Vice President might wear the Indian traditional dress ‘saree’ on the big day.
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