Diwali was celebrated on US Capitol Hill, the first major event after Trump was elected president, and the Indian ambassador also participated

Washington: More than two dozen US lawmakers and Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol. This was the first major event in the US Congress after the presidential elections that took place last week. The annual “Diwali on Capitol Hill” event on Tuesday was organized by BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in collaboration with several other Indian American organizations including the American Hindu Foundation, Sikhs for America, Jain Society of North America and the Art of Living. Donald Trump won the presidential election last week, and Senator Rand Paul, in his Diwali address, said America is a land of immigrants, which attracts the best and brightest from around the world. He stressed that together they make America a great country. “I am a big supporter of legal immigration rules and I have several bills to increase these rules and I will continue to work on them,” Paul said. Happy Diwali.

The Indian ambassador was also present

Congratulating the Indian Americans on this occasion, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Senator from Mississippi, said that she is looking forward to the next four years. “We want to bring prosperity to this country, to those who want to do something new,” he said. He said: We want to encourage you, we want a stable environment. We want a great economy. We want a safe place for everyone where they can raise their families.

The Indian Ambassador to America, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, also attended this ceremony. “This (Diwali) is an Indian festival that is celebrated all over the world,” Kwatra said in his speech. Your presence here, and the presence of so many Members of Parliament and Senators, makes it very special. It symbolizes their commitment to the relationship.

The issue of attacks on temples was raised

“I am working closely with the State Department on attacks on Hindu temples and ensuring the protection of our communities across America,” Congressman Mr. Thanedar said. I am also in touch with the Foreign Office regarding the atrocities committed against Hindus in Bangladesh.

In his speech, Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy said: “You are the fastest growing ethnic minority in America. You are the richest and most educated. One in seven doctors is a citizen.” Former House Leader Steny Hoyer praised the contribution of Indian Americans to the progress of the country.