U.S. Capitol Lights Up For First Diwali Festival

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 23:46 IST
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"When we look at the relationship between the United States and India moving forward it is a wonderful relationship that has a great thing in store," said Roskam, who along with other lawmakers were welcomed at the historic event with red tilak, jasmine garland. A Hindu priest presented them a traditional shawl amidst chanting of Vedic mantras.

Starting his brief remarks with 'Jai Hind' Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee said the relationship between India and the United States is strengthening.

"Our goal should be to increase and deepen this relationship with counter-terrorism co-operation, with more trade and investment and trying to make sure that we strengthen our ally India. And that is our intention here, whether we are Republican or a Democrat, our goal is to deepen this relationship," he said.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American lawmaker, diversity in the Congress is indicative of the special nature of Diwali itself.

"It is celebration of righteousness," she said.

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Source: PTI