Jo Swinson’s message for Diwali

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Jo Swinson’s message for Diwali

By Caron Lindsay | Sun 27th October 2019 - 7:47 pm

Here’s Jo Swinson’s message for Diwali:

Shubh #Diwali and Saal Mubarak to all Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain communities celebrating today, in the UK and around the world. pic.twitter.com/Ogu8e9NvRc

— Jo Swinson (@joswinson) October 27, 2019

Today, we join Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain communities to celebrate Diwali.

Across the country, streets will come alive with dazzling light displays and homes will be adorned with extravagant decorations, all to mark the festival of lights.

As families and loved ones gather to celebrate the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, let us all hold on to Diwali’s central message of joy, community and new beginnings. Our country’s strength lies in the rich diversity of its people and it is our duty to create an environment where people of all faiths, beliefs and worldviews are welcomed and embraced.

As we mark the Hindu New Year, let us take full advantage of the opportunity to embrace new beginnings and let us reflect on how we can make a positive impact in whatever environment, space and community we find ourselves in.

So, on this Diwali, I wish everyone in the UK and around the world a joyous celebration.

Shubh Diwali and Saal Mubarak

Our Vice President BAME Isabelle Parasram marked the occasion:

I remember Diwali in my 'other homeland' – Trindad & Tobago: the mesmerising diyas, eating parsad with friends/family & indulging in roti, pumpkin, chana & aloo – on fig leaves!

May the light of the diyas guide all those celebrating towards happiness and joy… #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/YYkPg6Yfnp

— Isabelle Parasram OBE (@IsabelleParasra) October 26, 2019

* Caron Lindsay is Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice and blogs at Caron's Musings. You can find her on Bluesky at caronmlindsay.bsky.social

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One Comment

Richard Underhill 28th Oct '19 - 8:20pm

The Home Secretary is Hindu.

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