Residents of a tiny Indian village surrounded by rice paddies flocked to a Hindu temple, setting off firecrackers and praying and as they watched Kamala Harris, who has strong roots in the village, take her oath of office and become the US vice-president on Wednesday.Groups of women in bright saris and men wearing white dhoti pants watched the inauguration live as reporters broadcast the villagers’ celebrations to millions of Indians.The villagers chanted “Long live Kamala Harris” while holding…

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