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Canadian PM, Celebrated Global Festival Diwali With Indian Diaspora

[Toronto,Canada]Canadian PM, Celebrated Global Festival Diwali With Indian Diaspora
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished the Indian diaspora in the country a happy Diwali and described it a global festival.
Trudeau said”Today, I join Canada’s Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities in recognising the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas,” .
Trudeau was addressing a large numbers of Indo-Canadians at a Hindu Temple in Ottawa yesterday.
Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Vishnu Prakash and Chandra Kant Arya, Member of Parliament welcomed the Prime Minister and addressed the gathering.
“Tonight, families and friends take this occasion to reflect on the triumph of good over evil. Known as the festival of lights to many, Diwali is also a celebration of the power of higher knowledge and light to dispel ignorance,” Trudeau said.
“This holiday, which stands as an example of Canadian diversity, gives us the occasion to reflect on the important contributions of all our citizens,
“Diwali highlights our shared values of respect and inclusion, and our commitment to freedom and equality. It is a reminder that Canada is a nation made stronger not in spite of our differences, but because of them,”
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I wish a very happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to all those observing these holidays with their family and loved ones,”