Lagatar24 Desk
Washington, Nov 2: Congressman Carolyn Maloney will introduce a bill in US Congress, to establish Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States.
On Wednesday, the Congressman from New York will be joined by members of the India Caucus including congressman Ro Khanna, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and other advocates to introduce her legislation at the Hill.
Sanjeev Joshipura, Executive Director, Indiaspora will also join the congresswoman who has been a long supporter of the India diaspora. If this bill gets approved, the holiday would be observed in federal institutions, with a significant population that celebrates Diwali and honour the cultural heritage of millions of Indian Americans who celebrate the holiday in the United States.
Notably, Congressman Carolyn Maloney has successfully worked with advocates across the country in the past also and led efforts in Congress urging the US Postal services to approve and issue a commemorative stamp honouring Diwali, which has been in circulation since 2016.
