(In the US Presidential polls, early voting has begun in some states.
Donald Trump's tweet came days before the US will vote in a high-stakes presidential election on November 5. )
Former US President Donald Trump condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and said he was keen to strengthen ties with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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| Hindus matter: Trump and Diwali 2024 |
Donald Trump on Thursday strongly condemned the "barbaric violence" against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and vowed to strengthen his ties with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He called Namo a "good friend" !!
In a Diwali message, Trump, who is the Republican presidential candidate, extended his greetings on the occasion and accused his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden of 'ignoring Hindus' in the US and across the world.
"I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos," he tweeted.
In July-August 2024; several members of the Hindu community in Bangladesh were attacked and their properties and shops were vandalised by mobs after a students' agitation over a controversial quota system turned into a massive anti-government protest.
The stir resulted in the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Violence continued against Hindus for days even after Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh to India on August 5.
"It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America.," he wrote.
"They have been a disaster from Israel to Ukraine to our own southern border, but we will Make America Strong Again and bring back peace through strength!" Trump said.
"We will also protect Hindu Americans against the anti-religious agenda of the radical left. We will fight for your freedom. Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi," Trump said.
During his tenure from 2017 to 2021, Trump shared a warm and cordial relationship with PM Modi and both leaders have showcased their camaraderie on camera. The Prime Minister participated in the 'Howdy Modi' community event in Texas in 2019, while Trump took part in the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Narendra Modi cricket stadium in Ahmedabad in 2020.
Trump has in the past also praised PM Modi, calling him his "friend" and the "nicest human being".
"Kamala Harris will destroy your small businesses with more regulations and higher taxes. By contrast, I cut taxes, cut regulations, unleashed American energy, and built the greatest economy in history.
We will do it again, bigger and better than ever before, and we will Make America Great Again."
Ending his tweet with Diwali greetings, the former president wrote, "Also, happy Diwali to all. I hope the festival of lights leads to the victory of good over evil!" he said.
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| Modi with VP Harris : File snap |
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