In a surprising move, former US President Donald Trump used his Diwali message to highlight the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. This comes amid silence from other world leaders on the issue. Trump’s statement, while seen as an attempt to woo the Indian-American vote ahead of the US election, has also drawn attention to the plight of Bangladeshi Hindus. The statement was welcomed by some, including the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which praised Trump for his support.