Who is Rakesh Bhatt? Indian-American priest starts DNC day 3 with vedic prayer|Watch
Hindustan TimesThe third day of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, August 21, started in a unique manner with Hindu priest Rakesh Bhatt chanting a vedic prayer. Bhatt, a priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, sought blessings for a united country with chants of "Om Shanti Shanti.” Indian-American priest Rakesh Bhatt starts DNC day 3 with vedic prayer “Even if we have differences, when it comes to the nation, we have to be united and it moves us towards justice for all," the Indian-American priest said while formally starting the third day’s proceedings in Chicago. Ajay Jain Bhutoria, Deputy National Finance Chair of the Democratic Party, shared a video of Bhatt saying the prayer at the DNC. He captioned the video on X, “Hindu prayer at the DNC Convention today is a significant moment, showcasing the Democratic Party's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
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