India, Oct. 27 -- Almost a year after Donald Trump won substantial support from Indian-Americans in the lead up to his election as president, America's opposition Democratic Party is making a concerted effort to win the community's support ahead of two key state elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

A number of key Democrat politicians and operatives in both states spoke to HT and outlined an outreach campaign which has focused on affordability, the impact of Trump's tariffs on Indian-American businesses and Trump's mishandling of the relationship with India.

"Our candidates are going to Diwali events, garbas, navratri pujas and community events with Indian-American voters. We're supporting a slate of local candidates of Indian origin a...