Hindu Priest Opens DNC Day 3 With ‘Om Shanti’, Emphasizes ‘World Is One Family’ | WATCH

A Hindu priest, Rakesh Bhatt, opened the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday with a prayer. He further emphasized the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which translates to ‘the whole world is one (my) family’. Thousands were at the event in United Center in Chicago to show support for Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee.

After the gavel was struck, the annoucer called Bhatt to the stage to recite prayers before all delegates sang the national anthem. The priest recited prayers in Sanskrit and explained their meaning in English.

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Meanwhile, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker spoke at the third night of the convention, saying the DNC is ‘about freedom’. He also paid tribute to New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who died earlier Wednesday.

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“We are sad for his loss but we celebrate his life,” Booker said.

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President of Reproductive Freedom for All Mini Timmaraju said: “It’s simple. Do we want a president who said women should be punished for having abortions? Or a president who trusts women?”

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María Teresa Kumar, president of Voto Latino, also spoke about the importance of her community’s votes in the 2024 cycle.

Who else is speaking on the third night of DNC?

Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate, will headline Day 3. Former president Bill Clinton will also address the delegates on Wednesday.

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Other big names to address the convention today include:

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro

Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg