PUTIN EXPRESSES WILLINGNESS TO ENGAGE WITH NEW US PRESIDENT

This week is ending on a delightful note for Trump and his supporters across the globe (including me!).

- ANSHU JOSHI

Republican Donald Trump is poised to become the next President of the US following a significant electoral victory that will return him to the White House. World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, have already extended their congratulations to Trump, although the official results of the presidential election have yet to be finalized after the electors cast their vote in the month of December.

The inauguration ceremony, during which Trump would officially assume the powers and duties of the presidency, is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025.

During his tireless campaign, Trump remained vocal about innovative economic reforms including 'Make America great again' and 'Hire in America' drives. He was also very vocal about making the immigration laws stringent to resolve multi-dimensional issues related to illegal immigrations. Trump also claimed that he would ensure Russia-Ukraine war ends at the earliest once he becomes the President of the US. He also spoke about establishing peace in the West Asian region where Israel-Hamas conflict is intensifying every day. Though Harris was acknowledged for 'right to abortion', it seems people of the US trusted Trump as in 'He will fix it'. It is also evident that he would prove to be a better leader for India than Harris for his pro-India approach in various domains. Though there were apprehensions that his claims related to economic reforms and illegal migration may negatively impact India, but this has to be looked through a pragmatic mains one of those very few leaders from the world who vocally condemned violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.