November 23, 2023 09:39 am | Updated 09:39 am IST - WashingtonThree Diwali events were held at the U.S. Capitol during the past week with a large number of lawmakers recognising the role being played by Indian-Americans in the country's socioeconomic development. That's what Diwali is all about," Congressman Jim Costa said, describing the spirit of the celebration at the US Capitol on November 15. The same evening, the Republican Hindu Coalition hosted the Congressional Hindu Caucus to celebrate Diwali and its official inauguration. "Today I am so excited to announce the official launch of the Congressional Hindu Caucus in the United States Congress," said House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. In the third event, Hindus for Human Rights convened a multi-faith Diwali gathering on Capitol Hill where it urged for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Source: The Hindu November 23, 2023 15:53 UTC