A group of Hindu priests in the Indian capital New Delhi held prayers for U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Sunday (November 3), hoping that he will succeed and win at next week's elections.

"Donald Trump is the only leader who can bring world peace," said Hindu priest Swami Vedmurstinand Saraswati who performed the ceremony.

Saraswati, who also offered prayers for Trump following the assassination attempt in July, said the Hindu community supported the former president because he has "has vowed to protect Indians living in the U.S. and Hindus all over the world."

Trump, who served as America's 45th president from 2017 to 2021, is seeking a return to office.

His campaign has been marked by controversial remarks on issues such as support for Ukraine and NATO, abortion rights, tax policies, fundamental democratic principles, and tariffs that could potentially ignite trade conflicts.