Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday condemned the “barbaric violence” against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, lashing out at Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden in his Diwali post on X.

In a Diwali message, he accused Harris – his Democratic presidential rival – and Biden of “ignoring the Hindus” around the world and in the US. “I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians and other minorities being attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos,” he tweeted.

‘It would never have happened under my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus around 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. ” the message continued.

The 78-year-old also vowed to strengthen his ties with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he called a “good friend,” if he were re-elected.

In July and August, several members of Bangladesh’s Hindu community were attacked and their properties and shops destroyed by mobs after student agitation over a controversial quota system culminated in a massive anti-government protest, resulting in the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Violence against Hindus continued for days even after Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh to India on August 5.

‘It would never have happened under my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus around 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 peace back. power!” Trump said.

“We will also protect Hindu Americans from 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 had a warm and cordial relationship with Prime Minister Modi and both leaders have shown their camaraderie on camera. The Prime Minister participated in the ‘Howdy Modi’ community event in Texas in 2019, while Trump participated in the ‘Namaste Trump’ event in 2020 at the Narendra Modi cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

Earlier this month, Trump praised Prime Minister Modi, calling him his ‘friend’ and the ‘nicest human being’.

Meanwhile, Trump lashed out at Kamala Harris, saying, “Kamala Harris will destroy your small businesses with more regulations and higher taxes. In contrast, I cut taxes, cut regulations, unleashed American energy, and built the greatest economy in history. do it again, bigger and better than ever before, and we will make America great again.”

The former president concluded his tweet with Diwali greetings and wrote, “Happy Diwali to all. I hope the festival of lights leads to the victory of good over evil!” he said.

Trump’s tweet came days before the US will vote in the high-stakes presidential election on November 5. However, early voting has begun in some states.