Donald Trump Appoints Hindu Priest for Diwali Celebration amid US Elections

The Republican Nominee Seeks to Woo Hindu Voters

Trump's outreach to the Hindu community is part of a broader effort to appeal to minority voters.

President Donald Trump has appointed a Hindu priest to lead the Diwali celebration at the White House. The move is seen as an attempt to woo Hindu voters ahead of the US presidential election.

The priest, Rajan Zed, is the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism. He will lead a prayer and lighting ceremony at the White House on November 14.

Trump's outreach to the Hindu community is part of a broader effort to appeal to minority voters. In recent months, he has met with leaders of the African-American, Hispanic, and Asian-American communities.

The Republican Party has traditionally been seen as the party of white voters. However, Trump has made a concerted effort to reach out to minority voters. He believes that doing so will help him win the election.

The Hindu community is one of the fastest-growing religious groups in the United States. There are an estimated 3.2 million Hindus living in the country. The majority of Hindus live in California, Texas, and New Jersey.

Hindus are generally seen as a conservative community. They tend to support Republican candidates. However, there is a growing number of Hindu Democrats.

Trump's appointment of a Hindu priest to lead the Diwali celebration is likely to be well-received by the Hindu community. It is a sign that Trump is taking the Hindu vote seriously.