The event began with a video of actor Anupam Kher who spoke about the plight of the Kashmiri Pandits who were forced to flee their homeland. The event was organised with a special focus on the Kashmiri Pandit terror victims and the Bangladeshi Hindu victims.
A few Trump protesters too had gathered outside the venue at the start of the event holding banners against the 70-year- old billionaire tycoon.
Indians and Indian-Americans turned out in large numbers to show their support for Trump, carrying placards that read ‘Trump Make America Great Again’, ‘Trump for Hindu Americans’, ‘Trump Great For India’ and ‘Trump for Faster Green Cards’.
Dressed in traditional Indian finery, the audience broke into a loud applause and cheer as Trump came on stage against the backdrop of the American flag.
Trump, who was joined on the stage by Kumar and his son, lit the traditional Indian lamp before addressing the crowd.
Trump too cheered the crowd, waving and clapping as he paced the stage and said “we love the Hindus, we love India,” before leaving.
