Washington. A Hindu priest gave the first speech on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, USA. During this, the entire hall echoed with the chant of Om Shanti Shanti. During this, Rakesh Bhatt, a priest of a temple in Maryland, recited Vedic prayers seeking blessings for the unity of America. Bhatt said, even though we have differences, but when it comes to the nation, we should be united. We should be unanimous. We should think together. All this is for the betterment of the society.
Taking the stage before Kamala’s speech on Thursday, Bhatt appealed to the people of America to choose a leader who believes in the Vedic tradition of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. Rakesh Bhatt is a priest at the Sri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Maryland. He is of Indian origin who settled in America from Bangalore. He is proficient in Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Tulu languages and has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in three languages Sanskrit, English and Kannada.
Ajay Bhutoria, Deputy National Finance Chair of the Democratic Party, wrote, “This is an important moment that shows that the Democratic Party is committed to inclusivity and diversity.” Bhutoria said, “It is encouraging to see the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Indian American community being honored on such a large platform. This moment reflects the growing influence of our community within American society.”