Donald Trump is the newly elected US President.
New York:
The Indian-American community today said Donald Trump's historic win in the presidential election is a victory of the "silent majority" and that better days are ahead for Indo-US relationship.
"Today, our nation made history in electing President Trump, the voice of the silent majority spoke loud and clear. The Trump phenomenon has changed US politics forever," said Puneet Ahluwalia, a member of the Trump Asian Advisory Committee.
"Trump engaged with new voters from all walks of life and especially the blue-collar voters who related to his straight talk. It is time to bring our nation together and move towards a stronger and greater America," Mr Ahluwalia said.
Sampat Shivangi, a Republican delegate, said an average American was tired of two standards - one for the elite and one different for a regular Joe, which was unacceptable.
The Americans, therefore, taught the biggest lesson to Washington establishment as they want their past glory, pride and self-esteem back and they hope Mr Trump will provide that, Mr Shivangi said, adding that they wanted justice and believe he will restore that as well.
"The other bigger beneficiary I believe would be India. Trump has promised to be (the) best friend in the White House India ever had. I am sure he will be, especially in eliminating or transforming radical Islamists, a menace that has inflicted the world especially by India's closest neighbour," Mr Shivangi said.
Jassee Singh, founder of the group Sikhs for Trump, said: "It is victory of (the) silent majority. There was an undercurrent of support in his favour. He is good for America, good for Indian-Americans and India."
"In the end, Trump proved to be a superman," said A D Amar, head of Indian Americans for Trump.
However, Rajwant Singh from the Sikh American community, said that the election results are unbelievable and are unsettling for many.
"There is a great deal of concern among minorities and especially among people of colour. Donald Trump's rhetoric throughout the campaign had made many racial and religious minorities very nervous and this election outcome has shocked them further," Mr Singh said.
"Many second generation Indian-Americans worked actively to get (Democratic presidential candidate) Hillary Clinton elected. We felt that Clinton represented our values. We felt that Donald Trump's divisive talk would have a negative impact to the cohesion of this nation. America stands more divided tonight and it sends a signal that Americans are fearful of each other," he added.
"Today, our nation made history in electing President Trump, the voice of the silent majority spoke loud and clear. The Trump phenomenon has changed US politics forever," said Puneet Ahluwalia, a member of the Trump Asian Advisory Committee.
"Trump engaged with new voters from all walks of life and especially the blue-collar voters who related to his straight talk. It is time to bring our nation together and move towards a stronger and greater America," Mr Ahluwalia said.
Sampat Shivangi, a Republican delegate, said an average American was tired of two standards - one for the elite and one different for a regular Joe, which was unacceptable.
The Americans, therefore, taught the biggest lesson to Washington establishment as they want their past glory, pride and self-esteem back and they hope Mr Trump will provide that, Mr Shivangi said, adding that they wanted justice and believe he will restore that as well.
"The other bigger beneficiary I believe would be India. Trump has promised to be (the) best friend in the White House India ever had. I am sure he will be, especially in eliminating or transforming radical Islamists, a menace that has inflicted the world especially by India's closest neighbour," Mr Shivangi said.
Jassee Singh, founder of the group Sikhs for Trump, said: "It is victory of (the) silent majority. There was an undercurrent of support in his favour. He is good for America, good for Indian-Americans and India."
"In the end, Trump proved to be a superman," said A D Amar, head of Indian Americans for Trump.
However, Rajwant Singh from the Sikh American community, said that the election results are unbelievable and are unsettling for many.
"There is a great deal of concern among minorities and especially among people of colour. Donald Trump's rhetoric throughout the campaign had made many racial and religious minorities very nervous and this election outcome has shocked them further," Mr Singh said.
"Many second generation Indian-Americans worked actively to get (Democratic presidential candidate) Hillary Clinton elected. We felt that Clinton represented our values. We felt that Donald Trump's divisive talk would have a negative impact to the cohesion of this nation. America stands more divided tonight and it sends a signal that Americans are fearful of each other," he added.
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