The U.S. consulate general is organising “Election Watch”, a special event for invited guests to watch the U.S. Presidential elections. A statement issued by the U.S. consulate said that a diverse group of American citizens, members of Kolkata’s civil society, high school students and teachers, academicians, business leaders and NGOs are expected to attend the U.S Election Watch to be held at American Center from 5 am to 12 noon on November 7.
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Director of the American Center Jeffrey Reneau. American officers of the consulate, representing different U.S. states will also share their observations on voting patterns. The audience will have the opportunity to listen to U.S. ambassador Nancy Powell’s message from New Delhi. There will also be a mock ballot to see who would win the race in Kolkata: Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?