Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Presidential nominee wished the Indian American Community in the United States on the occasion of the festival of lights - Deepavali. She also committed to continuing Deepavali celebrations at the White House if elected.

Mrs. Clinton said in her statement that, “ Nearly a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains across the world including over two million Americans will celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali. For members of these faiths, lighting the lamp (the diya) is a reminder that light prevails over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.”

“Here in the United States, it is a tribute to the Indian American community that Diwali is celebrated with such beauty and joy. Regardless of our personal faith, Diwali reminds us that diversity is one of our greatest strengths as a nation, that light prevails over darkness, and that dharma righteousness or goodness must guide us toward a better tomorrow,” she said.

“If I have the honor of serving as president, I will be committed to building an Administration that reflects such diversity, including continuing White House celebrations of Diwali,” she added.

“To those of you celebrating this joyous occasion, I wish you and your loved ones a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak,” Mrs. Clinton said.

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