Washington: Hindu-American culture has enriched the United States and the world, US lawmakers said during the annual Diwali celebrations in Congress. “We have come a long way as a community where anyone today like me can easily say that I am a proud Hindu-American, that I am proud to celebrate Diwali, that Hindu-American culture has changed America and America. has enriched the world,” said Congressman Ro Khanna.
Indiaspora, in collaboration with several Indian-American organizations, has been organizing the Festival of Lights in the US Congress for the past several years. The event is usually attended by a large number of lawmakers, members of the administration and eminent community leaders from across the country. Due to COVID-19 and restrictions on the number of attendees at an event, the festival was banned this year but was broadcast live. Khanna, a three-time Congressman, said in his remarks that his district in California has the largest Indian-American community in the country.
“With such a growing number of Indian-Americans serving in all aspects of government, it felt fitting that during Diwali, one of the most auspicious and celebrated occasions of the year, we should celebrate the service of these public servants in our community. Recognize,” said Indiaspora founder MR Rangaswamy. The event included comments from senior administrative officials, including Nira Tandon, senior adviser to President Joe Biden, who was recently named White House staff secretary and administration. She serves as the highest-ranking Indian-American woman in the Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General, who spoke about the inspiration behind Diwali.
“I treat Diwali with food, lights and a community event. Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said, “The things we grew up with make us who we are today, and that’s why Indiaspora’s work is important to survive.” “It will be time to run for office. For you and for your support. It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose, it matters that you run for the right reasons to serve the community,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy said.
“As we close out 2021, I plan to introduce legislation that would establish this day of light, Diwali, as a federal holiday,” said Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, who is the United States Postal Chief. She was instrumental in helping Indiaspora and community partners in her advocacy for the cause. Postage stamp for Diwali which came out in 2016. “We must take some time to acknowledge that it is not just elected officials who make the difference in public service, but also the many staff members who serve in offices in Congress and city halls and state legislatures around the country. And in school boards, Congressman Joaquin Castro said.
In a video message, Senator John Cornyn, co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, said he was proud to see how relations between the US and India have strengthened over the years. Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, the longest serving Indian-American in Congress, also addressed the gathering.
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