Former US President Donald Trump, in a Diwali message on Thursday, condemned the atrocities confronted by Hindus in Bangladesh, particularly after the autumn of the Sheikh Hasina authorities. He additionally vowed to guard the Hindu People in opposition to “anti-religion agendas” and struggle for his or her freedom.
“I strongly condemn the barbaric violence in opposition to Hindus, Christians, and different minorities who’re getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which stays in a complete state of chaos. It might have by no means occurred on my watch,” Mr Trump wrote in a submit on X.
That is the primary time Mr Trump has spoken on the difficulty of Bangladesh.
The US Presidential candidate hit out at his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, saying that she and US President Joe Biden have “ignored” Hindus internationally in addition to in America.
“Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus internationally and in America. They’ve been a catastrophe from Israel to Ukraine to our personal Southern Border, however we’ll Make America Sturdy Once more and produce again Peace by means of Energy!,” he mentioned.
Mr Trump, who prolonged his Diwali needs to Indians, additionally vowed to strengthen his nation’s partnership with India and his “good buddy” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Beneath my administration, we may also strengthen our nice partnership with India and my good buddy, Prime Minister Modi. Additionally, Completely satisfied Diwali to All. I hope the Competition of Lights results in the Victory of Good over Evil,” he wrote.
I strongly condemn the barbaric violence in opposition to Hindus, Christians, and different minorities who’re getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which stays in a complete state of chaos.
It might have by no means occurred on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus throughout the…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2024
On August 5, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the nation, ending her 15-year rule as pupil protests in opposition to her authorities escalated. Following this, the minority Hindus within the nation have been going through violence, and vandalism of temples and their companies. In accordance with the Bangladesh Nationwide Hindu Grand Alliance, assaults and threats in opposition to the minority group have taken place in over 200 places throughout 48 districts. Tons of of Hindus have been additionally killed between July and August this yr.
The minority Hindus represent about eight % of the inhabitants in Bangladesh.