US election night in Bengaluru: American CEO serves hamburger dosa and PB&J idli
US election 2024: Over 100 people registered for the special event in Bengaluru.
An American entrepreneur based Bengaluru hosted a special event in the city as the US voted to elect its next president. Donald Trump was elected president, defeating Kamala Harris as he made a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House.
Over 100 people registered for the election event in Bengaluru, titled "US Election Showdown Challenge & Predict-athon", held on Tuesday evening at a venue in Indiranagar, the startup and restaurant hub in the IT capital of India.
The event saw activities such as election predictions, rapid-fire challenges and even a "political karaoke". Memes, GIFs and jokes on the US elections that have taken over the internet were showcased at the event.
Those attending the three-hour event were served an American-Namma Bengaluru fusion menu featuring hamburger dosa and PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) idli.
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World leaders congratulate Trump
Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, following a high-octane, polarising campaign.
Congratulations poured in for Trump from world leaders, including a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kamala Harris, meanwhile, cut short a planned watch party and canceled a speech. She is now due to speak later on Wednesday.
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