New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expressed concern over the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at a poll rally in Pennsylvania.

"Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery," Prime Minister Modi posted on X.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people," he added.

Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after a series of gunshots were fired at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday (US time).

As gunshots were heard, he was seen clutching a hand to his right ear, where blood was visible across his cheek and mouth.

In his first reaction after the shooting at his rally, the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate said in a statement he "was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear".

"I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," Trump, who was not seriously injured, said on his Truth Social site.

He is currently doing "fine" and being checked at a medical facility, said reports.

The suspected shooter was confirmed dead, along with one bystander, US media reported.

Secret Service agents were quick to respond and surrounded Trump while escorting him off the stage, as he raised a fist to the crowd in defiance.