- Statement of Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada on Diwali 2022
October 24, 2022 Hello everyone.
And happy Diwali!Today, Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Diwali represents the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, right over wrong, and the power of freedom, hope, and knowledge.
This is a time for families and friends to come together to pray, exchange gifts, share meals, and light diyas in the spirit of hope.
My friends, our country is strong because of the many cultures and communities that live here.
And Diwali is an opportunity for us all to celebrate your rich culture, your contributions to our country, and the values that bring us together.
From my family to yours, and on behalf of all Canadians, Happy Diwali.
2. Former President Trump at the Republican Hindu Convention
President Biden and VP Kamala Harris were to hold the Diwali reception on 24th October at White House. Hence the Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) organized the Diwali celebrations on 21st October 2022. The venue was Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach, Fl. Resort owned by former President Donald Trump.
The Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani sent a message to the Republican Hindu Coalition at the festival of Diwali: As we celebrate this Diwali, we will always fight for light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over if (sic) ignorance.”
Former President Trump attended the celebrations and promised to place several leaders of RHC in important positions, if he were to decide to run for President. He made the following promises:
- To prevent sale of military hardware, including F16s to Pakistan
- To help the cause of children, who had come legally into USA with their parents and who reach 21 years, while in USA
Diwali is derived from the word Deepawali, which means a row of lamps. Hence at every Diwali celebration, lamps are lighted to celebrate the victory of Good over evil. A photograph of the former President Trump lighting a lamp at the Republican Hindu Coalition on 21st October 2022 is given on the next page:

21st October 2022. President Trump lighting a lamp at the Republican Hindu Coalition
Please see the video of the RHC celebration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxhEA2TPHrA