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Trump Celebrates Diwali at White House, Praises US-India Ties and PM Modi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the White House on Tuesday, extending warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans. The event highlighted the growing cultural significance of the festival in the United States and the strengthening ties between the two nations.

During his remarks, President Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “a great person” and “a great friend.” He emphasized the importance of US-India relations in areas such as trade and regional peace. Trump mentioned a recent conversation with Modi, focusing on trade opportunities and expressing a desire to avoid conflict between India and Pakistan.

“Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India. I just spoke to your Prime Minister today. Had a great conversation. We talked about trade…” Trump stated at the event, highlighting his focus on strong diplomatic and economic connections with India.

President Trump also underscored the symbolic meaning of Diwali, emphasizing the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. He later participated in the lighting of diyas, traditional oil lamps, as a symbol of these values.

The Diwali celebration was attended by several high-ranking officials from the Trump Administration, including FBI Director Kash Patel, ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard, White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai, Ambassador of India to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Ambassador of the US to India Sergio Gor, and prominent Indian-American business leaders.

The event comes as US Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced a bipartisan resolution in the House of Representatives to officially recognize the religious and historical importance of Diwali. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of the over three million Indian-Americans who celebrate the festival.

Diwali, a five-day festival, begins with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali), the main day of Diwali dedicated to Lakshmi and Ganesha worship, Govardhan Puja, and concluding with Bhai Dooj, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

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