Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13am on 10 Nov 2026,Tuesday India Global
US Congresswoman Grace Meng has introduced the Diwali Day Act, proposing to recognise Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States amid concerns over rising anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate. Meng said Hindu and South Asian communities were facing increasing intimidation, targeted violence and discrimination, arguing that federal recognition would affirm their place in American society. The bill has received co-sponsorship from 19 lawmakers, including Representatives Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rashida Tlaib. Meng cited vandalism at Hindu temples, an attempted mass shooting at a temple in Aurora, Illinois, and disruption of a Diwali celebration in Washington State as examples of targeted incidents.
