WASHINGTON: Two influential American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate calling on the U.S. Postal Service to issue a postal stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwal.
"This commemorative stamp is an important recognition of the significance of Diwali to more than three million Indian-Americans and one billion Indians worldwide," said Senator Mark Warner, Co-Chair of Senate Indian Caucus, who introduced the legislation along with Senator John Cornyn.
"A stamp commemorating Diwali is a significant and meaningful way to honor the importance of the festival of lights to so many Indian-Americans, both in Texas and across the country," Senator Cornyn said.
The resolution has been assigned to a congressional committee that will consider it before possibly sending it to the House or Senate.
The US Postal Service has issued similar stamps for other popular religious celebrations in the U.S. such as Christmas, Eid, Kwanzaa and Hannukah.
READ MORE: Bhagat Singh's Ideology Still Valid For Young Generation
10 Gutsy Indian Civil Servants Who Took On Corruption
Magazine : 
.jpg "Gurbinder Singh Punn: Enabling Leaders To Achieve Unencumbered Success Through Effective Coaching")
.jpg "Navigating Success Presenting Innovative Insights")
