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Center-Left Owned by Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co.Trump joins Diwali celebrations at the White House
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President Donald Trump attended Diwali celebrations in the White House Oval Office, joined by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra. The event gathered prominent members of the Indian diaspora, including Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, who participated in a ceremonial diya‑lighting and presented the president with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa. The White House has hosted Diwali observances under successive presidents, with ceremonies held in various rooms over the years.
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left · 2 outlets
President Donald Trump attended Diwali celebrations at the White House Oval Office alongside Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra.
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Marking Diwali celebrations at the White House, Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal met United States President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, participating in a ceremonial diya-lighting and gifting him a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa.
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India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra was among those present at the Oval Office for the celebration. The tradition of having a Diwali celebration was started by President George W Bush in 2003.
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President Donald Trump attended Diwali celebrations at the White House Oval Office alongside Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra.
