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US lawmakers greet Indian-American community on Diwali

US lawmakers celebrated Diwali and greeted the Indian-American community. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee also sent out its Diwali greetings.

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Published : Nov 15, 2020, 8:30 AM IST

Washington: Dozens of elected representatives in the US greeted Indian Americans on the occasion of Diwali, with many of them joining their constituents in celebrating the festival of lights.

Light will always overcome darkness, tweeted Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, home to the largest Indian-American population in the US. Today, we celebrate the power of hope over despair. Happy Diwali to all those celebrating! he said.

  • Light will always overcome darkness.

    Today, we celebrate the power of hope over despair.

    Happy #Diwali to all those celebrating!

    — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"Happy Diwali to all who celebrate. While celebrating will be different this year, I hope this holiday brings you light, joy and peace," said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

  • Happy #Diwali to all who celebrate.

    While celebrating will be different this year, I hope this holiday brings you light, joy and peace.

    — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"Happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world and in the great State of Texas," tweeted Governor Greg Abbott of Texas.

  • Happy #Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world and in the great State of Texas.

    — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"Wishing a Happy Diwali to all those observing! On this festival of lights, may you and your families be blessed with the glow of joy and prosperity to last through the year," said Delaware Senator Chris Coons, who could be picked for Secretary of State under a Biden administration.

"Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in New York, across America, and around the world, and Saal Mubarak to everyone ringing in the New Year! said Senate Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer.

  • Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in New York, across America, and around the world, and Saal Mubarak to everyone ringing in the New Year!

    — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee also sent out its Diwali greetings. To all those celebrating Diwali this week, I wish you and your family a joyful and blessed Festival of Lights! Diwali2020, said Jim Risch, Chairman, Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Joining millions in New Jersey and around the world lighting lamps today as we celebrate #Diwali. These tiny flames illuminate the darkness and symbolise our common pursuit of light, knowledge and goodness. Sending my warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday," said Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

  • Joining millions in New Jersey and around the world lighting lamps today as we celebrate #Diwali. These tiny flames illuminate the darkness and symbolize our common pursuit of light, knowledge & goodness. Sending my warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday. pic.twitter.com/eGOvS87zVM

    — Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

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Washington: Dozens of elected representatives in the US greeted Indian Americans on the occasion of Diwali, with many of them joining their constituents in celebrating the festival of lights.

Light will always overcome darkness, tweeted Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, home to the largest Indian-American population in the US. Today, we celebrate the power of hope over despair. Happy Diwali to all those celebrating! he said.

  • Light will always overcome darkness.

    Today, we celebrate the power of hope over despair.

    Happy #Diwali to all those celebrating!

    — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"Happy Diwali to all who celebrate. While celebrating will be different this year, I hope this holiday brings you light, joy and peace," said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

  • Happy #Diwali to all who celebrate.

    While celebrating will be different this year, I hope this holiday brings you light, joy and peace.

    — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"Happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world and in the great State of Texas," tweeted Governor Greg Abbott of Texas.

  • Happy #Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world and in the great State of Texas.

    — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"Wishing a Happy Diwali to all those observing! On this festival of lights, may you and your families be blessed with the glow of joy and prosperity to last through the year," said Delaware Senator Chris Coons, who could be picked for Secretary of State under a Biden administration.

"Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in New York, across America, and around the world, and Saal Mubarak to everyone ringing in the New Year! said Senate Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer.

  • Wishing a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in New York, across America, and around the world, and Saal Mubarak to everyone ringing in the New Year!

    — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee also sent out its Diwali greetings. To all those celebrating Diwali this week, I wish you and your family a joyful and blessed Festival of Lights! Diwali2020, said Jim Risch, Chairman, Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Joining millions in New Jersey and around the world lighting lamps today as we celebrate #Diwali. These tiny flames illuminate the darkness and symbolise our common pursuit of light, knowledge and goodness. Sending my warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday," said Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

  • Joining millions in New Jersey and around the world lighting lamps today as we celebrate #Diwali. These tiny flames illuminate the darkness and symbolize our common pursuit of light, knowledge & goodness. Sending my warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday. pic.twitter.com/eGOvS87zVM

    — Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) November 14, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

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