October 21, 2022
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Trump, Harris to celebrate Diwali

Former president Donald Trump would be joined by around 200 Indian-Americans members of the Republican Hindu Coalition to celebrate Diwali…reports Asian Lite News

As Diwali celebrations have kicked off in the United States from the iconic Times Square in New York, US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are celebrating the festival of lights at their residences on Friday, media reported.

Harris and the Second Gentleman have invited scores of eminent Indian-Americans, diplomats and members of the administration for the Diwali celebrations at VP residence on Friday, news agency PTI reported.

On Monday, US President Joe Biden and the First Lady Dr Jill Biden have invited Indian-Americans at the White House to celebrate the festival of lights. Also, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is hosting another Diwali party at the State Department with the diplomatic community on October 26.

Former president Donald Trump would be joined by around 200 Indian-Americans members of the Republican Hindu Coalition to celebrate Diwali at his residence in Mar-a-Lago in Florida,” PTI reported.

The event that is expected to last for a few hours on Friday night would have a Bollywood dance and guests would be served with Indian dishes, it was reported.

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