Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:29pm on 14 Nov 2024,Thursday International
The US Capitol celebrated Diwali in its first major event since the recent election, with over two dozen lawmakers and Indian American leaders attending. Organized by BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and other groups, the event highlighted Indian Americans' contributions to the US. Senator Rand Paul praised America as a land of immigrants, while Congressman Shri Thanedar discussed his efforts to support Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities. India’s Ambassador, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, acknowledged the strong US-India ties. Attendees expressed hopes for unity under the new administration, with a focus on prosperity, peace, and respect for cultural diversity.
