Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:47am on 29 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
US President Joe Biden celebrated Diwali at the White House, hosting over 600 Indian American leaders, congressmen, and executives. Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris and the South Asian American community, saying, “I am proud to have an administration that reflects America.” He recalled the White House’s first Diwali celebration in 2016 and highlighted South Asian Americans’ contributions to democracy. Introducing Biden, youth activist Shrusti Amula was joined by a recorded message from astronaut Sunita Williams. Biden lit the ceremonial diya, emphasizing unity and resilience amid rising hostility toward immigrants.
