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US lawmakers extend Diwali wishes to American Hindus
US President Donald Trump also shared his Diwali wishes with the Indian community.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Tue, 21, Oct 2025
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(From left)(top)( Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom, Greg Abbott, (middle) Shri Thanedar, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, (bottom) Raja Krishnamoorthi and Zohran Mamdani and Jenifer Rajkumar / Wikimedia commons
The American political leadership has come alive in sharing the Diwali message and ringing in the festive spirit, hand-in-hand with the Hindu-American community. Bipartisan wishes came in from senior leaders including California Governor, Gavin Newsom, who described Diwali as the "spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
Happy Diwali, California! Today, we celebrate the Festival of Lights — the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) October 20, 2025
Wishing all who celebrate a year filled with peace and unity. pic.twitter.com/3oWhJL8th1
Newsom, who on Oct. 6 had declared Diwali as a state holiday, was not the only one to share the festival's message. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also issued a statement sharing his "warm wishes to the many communities in the U.S. and around the world who are celebrating the Diwali festival of lights."
Sending our warmest wishes to the many communities across the U.S. and around the world celebrating the Diwali festival of lights! https://t.co/DZ5xYupRbN
— State_SCA (@State_SCA) October 20, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott also shared the Diwali cheer along with his wife and also celebrated the festival with the Indian community in Texas.
The President of the United States, Donald J Trump, also shared his Diwali greeting to the community. He said, "To every American celebrating Diwali, may this observance bring abiding serenity, prosperity, hope, and peace."
He added, "As millions of citizens light diyas and lanterns, we rejoice in the eternal truth that good will always triumph over evil."
Indian American lawmakers also spread the Diwali cheer. Congressmembers Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapa, Ro Khanna and Shri Thanedar expressed their joy and shared their wishes with the community.
Rep. Jayapal noted, "This day is a reminder that light triumphs over darkness and that freedom and righteousness will always prevail."
Rep. Thanedar also shared a similar message and said, "Happy Diwali! Today, we celebrate the triumph of good over evil, love over hate, and a renewal of our spirit."
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer also shared his wishes for the festive season and said, "Shubh Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights and a happy Bandi Chorr Divas and Tihar."
He added, "I hope this holiday season brings you all peace and prosperity."
Shubh Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights
Along with Schumer, Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wished health and prosperity to the community. She wished the community "a Diwali full of joy and peace." She added, "may the festival of lights illuminate your life with happiness and prosperity."
The Democratic candidate in the New York Mayoral race Zohran Mamdani also expressed joy over the festivities. He said, "Across our city, families are lighting diyas and celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair."
Mamdani added, "New York shines brighter tonight because of the people who bring their light and traditions home."
Shubh Deepavali! Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali.
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) October 20, 2025
Across our city, families are lighting diyas and celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair.
New York shines brighter tonight because of the people who bring their light and traditions home.New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, who is on a nationwide 'Diwali tour' at the moment, wished the community and also highlighted the significance of the state's new Diwali law, she noted, "I brought the world a Diwali gift by enshrining in law that Diwali will forever be a Holiday in NYC Schools. Now, the rest of the Country is following our lead."
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