Iskcon praises Donald Trump for speaking on attack against Hindus in Bangladesh

Iskcon, the global Hindu spiritual movement, on Friday praised Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump for his outspoken condemnation of atrocities faced by Hindus in Bangladesh. Iskcon India Vice-President Radharaman Das voiced strong concerns regarding the silence of global leaders in the face of ongoing violence against Hindus.
Das highlighted the reports of Hindu women being victimised in Bangladesh, noting that many of the cases involve minors. “In October alone, we witnessed numerous instances of rapes targeting Hindu women, and yet there remains a stark silence from the United Nations and world leaders on this issue,” he said. “I cannot comprehend this indifference”.
Das also emphasised that the Hindu community is aware of who advocates for their safety and rights. He acknowledged Trump’s “historic” contributions to the Hindu community, recounting how he facilitated the first Rath Yatra in the United States in 1978 by providing space for the festival in New York.
“Despite the serious situation in Bangladesh, it is disheartening to see that Hindus in India also remain silent about these atrocities,” he said, urging greater awareness and action against the persecution of Hindus worldwide.
In his Diwali message on Thursday, Trump vowed to protect Hindu Americans against the “anti-religion agendas” and fight for their freedom.
“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. It would have never happened on my watch,” Trump posted on X.
He also slammed his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, saying that she and US President Joe Biden have ‘ignored’ Hindus across the world as well as in America.
“Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America. 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.
Trump also extended his Diwali wishes to Indians and vowed to strengthen his country’s partnership with India and his “good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi. Also, Happy Diwali to All. I hope the Festival of Lights leads to the Victory of Good over Evil,” he wrote.