Leaders across the globe including top lawmakers from the United States celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights and underlined that the festival reminds one to welcome positivity in their lives.
Top US lawmakers, including Indian-origin legislators Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Ami Bera, celebrated Diwali and extended greetings.
On Thursday the United States President Donald J. Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office with a small group of Indian-Americans.
“As Diwali commences, Melania and I wish those observing the Festival of Lights a blessed and happy celebration! #HappyDiwali,” Trump tweeted.
As Diwali commences, @FLOTUS Melania and I wish those observing the Festival of Lights a blessed and happy celebration! #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/LGXkUzMJiI
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 27, 2019
The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “To everyone celebrating Diwali here in the UK and around the world, I want to wish you all a happy Diwali and a joyful and successful new year. Shubh Diwali!”.
To everyone celebrating Diwali here in the UK and around the world, I want to wish you all a happy Diwali and a joyful and successful new year. Shubh Diwali! pic.twitter.com/kWi6OHo8wj
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 26, 2019
