Republican Candidate Trump pledged to continue good relations with India as he tweeted on the occasion of Diwali.

Donald Trump has received significant attention for his recent post on X, where he raised concerns about the rising violence against Hindus globally. In his Diwali greetings, he criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, accusing them of neglecting Hindu communities in the United States.

For the first time, Trump mentioned Bangladesh, calling it a “state of total chaos” and highlighting the growing insecurity faced by Hindus there. He stated that such conditions would not have existed under his leadership. His comments came amid reports of targeted attacks on Hindu Americans in the run-up to the November elections. Trump also accused Harris of pushing policies that could harm small businesses through overregulation and higher taxes.

Largest-Ever Diwali Celebration at the White House
As Diwali celebrations took place across the United States, Trump hosted what he called the largest-ever Diwali event at the White House, attended by more than 600 prominent Indian Americans. The event emphasized cultural unity and Trump’s outreach to the Indian-American community.

Vice President Kamala Harris also extended Diwali greetings, stating, “Tonight, we join more than 1 billion people across America and around the world lighting diyas and celebrating the fight for good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness.”

Election Context and Political Messaging
Trump’s remarks come at a decisive moment, as 61 million Americans have already cast their votes through mail or early in-person voting. The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remains closely contested, with Harris leading in Georgia and North Carolina. Four years ago, Joe Biden had narrowly defeated Trump in these swing states, marking the first Democratic win since 1992.

Trump’s Diwali message not only aims to rally Hindu-American voters but also signals his broader diplomatic stance. By addressing global conflicts, including those in Israel and South Asia, he positioned himself as a leader attentive to religious freedom and minority rights.

Trump’s Campaign Message for 2025
In his Diwali post, Trump wrote, “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.”

Through this message, Trump has merged festive outreach with political campaigning, portraying himself as a defender of faith, enterprise, and global peace. This theme may resonate strongly with Hindu-American voters ahead of the upcoming elections.