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The 2024 US election fervor intensified with recent events on November 18. Republican candidates DeSantis, Haley, and Ramaswamy attended a forum, Trump notably absent. Ramaswamy’s emphasis on his Hindu faith, upbringing, and parallels between faiths received praise, positioning him strongly for the presidency, eyeing support from 2.5 million US Hindus.    #USelections #VivekRamaswamy #Vivekhindu #hinduinUSA #USAhindus #Trump #Biden #Desantis #2024elections #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~ED.102~HT.96~GR.121~

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00:00 Right before the 2024 elections, the US election drama has begun to heat up.

00:09 In addition, yesterday, November 18, was a very eventful day in the United States.

00:14 For a family forum on Friday, this month, three Republican contenders, including Florida

00:19 Governor Ron DeSantis, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy

00:24 sat next to each other at a festive Thanksgiving table.

00:28 Despite being invited, Donald Trump did not show up.

00:30 While the show went as expected, most of the conversations were quiet.

00:35 But by some strong statements, Vivek Ramaswamy stole the show.

00:39 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shared insights about his Hindu faith, highlighting

00:44 its role in granting him freedom and inspiring his presidential bid as a moral responsibility.

00:50 Mr Ramaswamy emphasized, "My faith is my source of freedom.

00:55 It's what propelled me into this presidential campaign.

00:57 I am a Hindu, I believe in one true God.

01:00 I believe that God has purpose for each of us."

01:04 Ramaswamy additionally discussed his upbringing, highlighting the core values instilled in

01:07 him regarding his family, marriage and reverence for parents.

01:11 "I was raised in a traditional setting.

01:13 My parents emphasized the importance of family.

01:16 Respect for parents was fundamental.

01:18 Marriage was regarded as sacred.

01:19 Abstaining before marriage was the path advocated.

01:22 Infidelity was deemed incorrect.

01:25 Marriage in my belief is just between a man and a woman.

01:28 Divorce was never viewed as merely a choice.

01:31 Marriage is a commitment made before the God and family," he elaborated.

01:35 Addressing the family forum, the Indian-American entrepreneur also drew parallels between Hinduism

01:40 and Christianity, aimed at fostering shared values for future generations.

01:45 Regarding his religion impacting his presidency, Ramaswamy remarked, "Can I be a president

01:49 who can promote Christianity across the country?

01:51 I can't.

01:52 I don't think that's what a president should do.

01:55 But I will champion those shared values.

01:56 Will I exemplify them for future generations?

01:59 Absolutely, because that's my duty."

02:02 Ramaswamy's speech garnered widespread acclaim, bolstering his standing as a strong contender

02:06 against Donald Trump in the Republican primaries.

02:09 While primarily centered on heritage and religion, this address could fortify his position as

02:13 a viable candidate for the US presidency.

02:16 With approximately 2.5 million-plus Hindus residing in the United States, Ramaswamy aims

02:21 to rally their support, potentially swaying the potential landscape in his favor.

02:25 His emphasis on shared values and resonance with diverse faiths contribute to his bid

02:29 for presidency, hinting at a promising trajectory in his campaign.

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