Eric Trump visits temple to woo Indians

Donald Trump’s son Eric participated in a traditional aarti at a Hindu temple in Florida to woo Indian-Americans as the Republican presidential nominee’s family is leaving no stone unturned to ensure his victory in the November 8 election.

Eric, 32, arrived at the temple in Orlando in a suit but changed his clothes and wore a cream sherwani to attend the aarti. He took a tour of the temple where the priest explained him the significance of aarti and other rituals. He was also told the tales of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. The priest presented him a saffron stole.

The crucial swing state of Florida has a wealthy and growing Hindu population which could play a significant role in the election. Earlier, Donald Trump, in his efforts to woo the Indian community, borrowed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s winning slogan of the 2014 general elections and was seen in a TV ad saying, “Ab ki baar Trump sarkaar”.

This is the first time that a US presidential candidate has specifically targeted the Indian-American vote bank.

Mr Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump celebrated Diwali at a Hindu temple in the key swing state of Virginia as part of the Repu-blican presidential nominee’s efforts to reach out to the Indian-American community.

Ms Lara said Donald Trump has great love and affection for India and its people, and that Mr Trump would be pro-India.