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Hindu Sena celebrates Trump’s victory in US presidential election

ByAFP, New Delhi
Nov 09, 2016 03:32 PM IST

A far-right Hindu group which has been one of Donald Trump’s most avid overseas cheerleaders began celebrating in New Delhi Wednesday as the Republican pulled off a shock US presidential election victory.

A far-right Hindu group which has been one of Donald Trump’s most avid overseas cheerleaders began celebrating in New Delhi Wednesday as the Republican pulled off a shock US presidential election victory.

Hindu Sena activists celebrate Donald Trump’s victory in US President elections at Janatar Mantar, New Delhi.(Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Hindu Sena activists celebrate Donald Trump’s victory in US President elections at Janatar Mantar, New Delhi.(Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Vishnu Gupta, chief of the ‘Hindu Sena’ outfit, said supporters had taken to the streets to bang traditional drums even before Trump claimed victory and would also distribute celebratory sweets.

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Trump’s hardline rhetoric towards Muslims has found favour in some quarters in India.

Trump has called for a ban on all Muslims entering the United States and Gupta said his message had wide resonance.

“We predicted that he would win five days ago -- there is a huge support for him, his ideas, and we could see that,” Gupta told AFP.

“Now terrorists will be hunted everywhere in the world, even if they go and hide in a cave. Now only God can help Pakistan. India will now have the support of the US in our efforts against terrorists. We will be together in this.

“Donald Trump will do what no other US president has been able to do before. We are happy. All terrorists should now run and hide.”

Gupta’s group held a special prayer session for Trump in New Delhi back in May when he was seen as a long shot for the presidency, hailing him as a “fighter and a saviour of humanity”.

They also celebrated his birthday in June with a cake, balloons and posters.

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