Trump celebrates Diwali at White House with Indian diaspora, receives Hanuman Chalisa
· World · Times of India, Hindustan Times, India Today
US President Donald Trump attended a Diwali celebration at the White House on Friday with Indian diaspora members including entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, chef Vikas Khanna and former Canadian MP Ruby Dhalla. Gondal met Trump in the Oval Office, participated in a diya-lighting ceremony and presented him with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa. The tradition of White House Diwali celebrations began under President George W Bush in 2003 and continued with Barack Obama lighting a diya in 2009. Gondal shared the blessing 'Jug Jug Jiyo' on X, wishing peace and prosperity for India-US relations.
Why it matters
The event highlights growing cultural engagement between the United States and India's diaspora, reinforcing people-to-people ties that could influence future India-US strategic cooperation.
Read the original report — Times of India
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