<p>As India celebrated Diwali,&nbsp;US President <strong>Joe Biden</strong> also greeted Indians on Diwali saying: "May the light of Diwali remind us that from darkness there is knowledge, wisdom, and truth. From division, unity."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">May the light of Diwali remind us that from darkness there is knowledge, wisdom, and truth. From division, unity. From despair, hope.<br />
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To Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world — from the People’s House to yours, happy Diwali. <a href="https://t.co/1ubBePGB4f">pic.twitter.com/1ubBePGB4f</a></p>
— President Biden (@POTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1456271532783661057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>"To Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world — from the People’s House to yours, happy Diwali," the US president said in a tweet.</p>

<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris also greeted everyone in India on Diwali in a video message.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights here in the United States and around the world. <a href="https://twitter.com/SecondGentleman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecondGentleman</a> and I extend our warmest wishes for a holiday filled with light, love, and prosperity. <a href="https://t.co/OAoEG3OyGd">pic.twitter.com/OAoEG3OyGd</a></p>
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) <a href="https://twitter.com/VP/status/1456271264419622912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>UK Prime minister<strong> Boris Johnson</strong>&nbsp;also wished everyone in India Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.</p>

<p>"Namaste, it's Boris Johnson here, sending wishes on this year's festival of lights. I hope that this Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas for our Sikh friends are truly special. This time of the year is about getting together with family and friends and if think back to last November there's no doubt we have come a long way," the UK PM said in a video message.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating here in the UK and around the world!<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a> <a href="https://t.co/iJATgyxQII">pic.twitter.com/iJATgyxQII</a></p>
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1456191017800146945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>"I want to once again say a huge thank you to Britain's Hindus, Sikhs, Jains for everything you have done to support the vulnerable and help keep safe over the last eighteen months," the UK PM added.</p>

<p>"This year the wheel of light is back up in Leicester, events are being held across the country and as you look forward to the celebrations and to feasting perhaps some delicious <em>mithai(sweets)</em>, we can reflect on the powerful message at the heart of this festival of good triumphing over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance," PM Johnson added.</p>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also joined in the celebration to greet Indians on the festive occasion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To everyone celebrating, happy Diwali! As we work to finish the fight against COVID-19, this festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness - and the power of hope and knowledge - will resonate more than ever. My statement: <a href="https://t.co/esJwkPon6V">https://t.co/esJwkPon6V</a> <a href="https://t.co/MxbeuDHq6e">pic.twitter.com/MxbeuDHq6e</a></p>
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1456240433219182595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Israeli Prime Minister&nbsp;Naftali Bennett who had recently met <strong>PM Modi</strong> at the UN climate summit in Glasgow also greeted the Indian prime minister and the people while also wishing in Hindi.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a> to my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NarendraModi</a> and to all the people celebrating in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> and around the world.<br />
समस्त भारतवासियों को दिवाली के पावन अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ<br />
🤲 🪔 ✨</p>
— Naftali Bennett בנט (@naftalibennett) <a href="https://twitter.com/naftalibennett/status/1456188656683728901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Diwali messages also poured in from Singapore and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

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— Vivian Balakrishnan (@VivianBala) <a href="https://twitter.com/VivianBala/status/1455897558040158212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As Comprehensive Strategic Partners, the close relationship between 🇦🇺 &amp; 🇮🇳 is underpinned by friendship. As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, I wish our good friends in 🇮🇳 &amp; those in 🇦🇺’s vibrant multicultural communities a happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a>.<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/dfat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DFAT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AusHCIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AusHCIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a> <a href="https://t.co/2osCpvcGOa">pic.twitter.com/2osCpvcGOa</a></p>
— Marise Payne (@MarisePayne) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarisePayne/status/1456139015967498248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2021</a></blockquote>
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As India celebrated Diwali, US President Joe Biden also greeted Indians on Diwali saying: "May the light of Diwali remind us that from darkness there is knowledge, wisdom, and truth.

As India celebrated Diwali, US President Joe Biden also greeted Indians on Diwali saying: "May the light of Diwali remind us that from darkness there is knowledge, wisdom, and truth. From division, unity." May the light of Diwali remind us that from darkness there is knowledge, wisdom, and truth. From division, unity. From despair, hope. To Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world — from the People’s House to yours, happy Diwali. pic.twitter.com/1ubBePGB4f — President Biden (@POTUS) November 4, 2021 × "To Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world — from the People’s House to yours, happy Diwali," the US president said in a tweet. US Vice President Kamala Harris also greeted everyone in India on Diwali in a video message. Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights here in the United States and around the world. @SecondGentleman and I extend our warmest wishes for a holiday filled with light, love, and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/OAoEG3OyGd — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) November 4, 2021 × UK Prime minister Boris Johnson also wished everyone in India Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. "Namaste, it's Boris Johnson here, sending wishes on this year's festival of lights. I hope that this Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas for our Sikh friends are truly special. This time of the year is about getting together with family and friends and if think back to last November there's no doubt we have come a long way," the UK PM said in a video message. Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating here in the UK and around the world! #Diwali pic.twitter.com/iJATgyxQII — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 4, 2021 × "I want to once again say a huge thank you to Britain's Hindus, Sikhs, Jains for everything you have done to support the vulnerable and help keep safe over the last eighteen months," the UK PM added. "This year the wheel of light is back up in Leicester, events are being held across the country and as you look forward to the celebrations and to feasting perhaps some delicious mithai(sweets), we can reflect on the powerful message at the heart of this festival of good triumphing over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance," PM Johnson added. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also joined in the celebration to greet Indians on the festive occasion. To everyone celebrating, happy Diwali! As we work to finish the fight against COVID-19, this festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness - and the power of hope and knowledge - will resonate more than ever. My statement: https://t.co/esJwkPon6V pic.twitter.com/MxbeuDHq6e — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 4, 2021 × Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett who had recently met PM Modi at the UN climate summit in Glasgow also greeted the Indian prime minister and the people while also wishing in Hindi. Happy #Diwali to my friend @NarendraModi and to all the people celebrating in #India and around the world. समस्त भारतवासियों को दिवाली के पावन अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ 🤲 🪔 ✨ — Naftali Bennett בנט (@naftalibennett) November 4, 2021 × Diwali messages also poured in from Singapore and Australia. உலகெங்கும் இருக்கும் சிங்கப்பூரர்களுக்கு, இனிய தீபாவளி வாழ்த்துகள்! Happy Deepavali to Singaporeans around the world!🪔 pic.twitter.com/63oGf6USls — Vivian Balakrishnan (@VivianBala) November 3, 2021 × As Comprehensive Strategic Partners, the close relationship between 🇦🇺 & 🇮🇳 is underpinned by friendship. As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, I wish our good friends in 🇮🇳 & those in 🇦🇺’s vibrant multicultural communities a happy #Diwali. @DFAT @AusHCIndia @DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/2osCpvcGOa — Marise Payne (@MarisePayne) November 4, 2021 ×

US President Biden, VP Kamala Harris, other world leaders wish Happy Diwali

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday and raised the issue of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/overwhelmingly-peaceful-says-british-high-commission-on-protests-outside-indian-high-commission-in-london-243434"> violent protests</a> that took place outside the Indian mission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on Independence day with the British Prime Minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An Indian government readout said that Prime Minister Modi "drew attention to the challenges posed by vested interests pursuing their motivated agenda, including by violent means."</p>

<p>"In this context he referred to the violence and vandalism perpetrated by a large mob against the High Commission of India in London on the last Independence Day of India," the statement added.</p>

<p>The British Prime minister regretted the incident and assured the safety of the Indian mission.</p>

<p>The readout said Prime Minister Johnson "assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety and security of the High Commission, its personnel and visitors."</p>

<p>Thousands of protestors from Pakistani and Khalistani groups in London had clashed violently outside the Indian High Commission on India's Independence Day even as the authorities tried to control the mob. At least four people were arrested by the London authorities and one person was injured in the incident.</p>

<p>Though the Indian mission was informed that protest will take place and had asked to take all precautionary measures, the scale at which it took place and dramatic visuals that were seen left many members of Indian diaspora shocked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has already taken up with the United Kingdom the violent protests which took place outside the Indian High Commission on Independence Day and conveyed its concerns on how the security of the mission was undermined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>British PM Johonson and PM Modi are expected to interact in Biarritz during the 45th G7 summit that will take place over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the phone call, PM Modi congratulated Boris Johnson on his election as the British PM and "expressed his readiness to work with him for strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom."</p>

<p>Terror was also raised by Prime Minister Modi who pointed out that "terrorism had plagued all parts of the world, including India and Europe" and stressed the "importance of effective steps to ward off the threats posed by radicalisation, violence and intolerance, particularly in the context of the expanding footprint of terrorist organisations such as ISIS."</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday and raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian mission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on Independence day with the British Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday and raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian mission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on Independence day with the British Prime Minister. An Indian government readout said that Prime Minister Modi "drew attention to the challenges posed by vested interests pursuing their motivated agenda, including by violent means." "In this context he referred to the violence and vandalism perpetrated by a large mob against the High Commission of India in London on the last Independence Day of India," the statement added. The British Prime minister regretted the incident and assured the safety of the Indian mission. The readout said Prime Minister Johnson "assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety and security of the High Commission, its personnel and visitors." Thousands of protestors from Pakistani and Khalistani groups in London had clashed violently outside the Indian High Commission on India's Independence Day even as the authorities tried to control the mob. At least four people were arrested by the London authorities and one person was injured in the incident. Though the Indian mission was informed that protest will take place and had asked to take all precautionary measures, the scale at which it took place and dramatic visuals that were seen left many members of Indian diaspora shocked. India has already taken up with the United Kingdom the violent protests which took place outside the Indian High Commission on Independence Day and conveyed its concerns on how the security of the mission was undermined. British PM Johonson and PM Modi are expected to interact in Biarritz during the 45th G7 summit that will take place over the weekend. During the phone call, PM Modi congratulated Boris Johnson on his election as the British PM and "expressed his readiness to work with him for strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom." Terror was also raised by Prime Minister Modi who pointed out that "terrorism had plagued all parts of the world, including India and Europe" and stressed the "importance of effective steps to ward off the threats posed by radicalisation, violence and intolerance, particularly in the context of the expanding footprint of terrorist organisations such as ISIS."

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