Washington: On the occasion of Diwali, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised South Asians (Indians). He said Friday that Diwali is a reminder of how South Asian Americans have made America richer. Addressing members of the diplomatic community and Indian-Americans at an event organized by the US State Department on the occasion of Diwali, Blinken said Diwali is fundamentally based on the victory of light over darkness, compassion over ignorance and curiosity over darkness. idea. occur.
Blinken said everyone has a responsibility to look out for each other. “Diwali also reminds us how South Asian culture and South Asian Americans have enriched our country,” he said. America derives great strength from this diversity. These (South Asians) also include prominent public servants including US Vice President Kamala Harris, World Bank President Ajay Banga and our own Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Verma.
America celebrates Mani Diwali with grandeur
Like India, Diwali is celebrated with great fanfare in the United States. Blinken said then-Secretary of State John Kerry organized the event at the State Department on the occasion of Diwali a decade ago, and it has become a respected tradition every year since. “This year, more than a billion Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs around the world are celebrating Diwali, decorating their homes with rangoli, hanging garlands and illuminations,” Blinken said. (Language)
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