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Earlier this week, Rishi Sunak hosted a special Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a “devout Hindu”, issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 43-year-old leader referenced his Indian heritage in the customary festive message from 10 Downing Street for Hindus and Sikhs in the UK and around the world.<\/p>\n

“Happy Diwali to all those celebrating around the world and across the UK, and a very happy Bandi Chhor Divas to our friends in the Sikh community,” said Mr Sunak.<\/p>\n

“With the lighting of the diyas, let this be a moment we can look to the future with hope. My guiding light as Prime Minister is the determination to change things for the better, and as a symbol of the triumph of light over darkness, I believe Diwali is a poignant representation of the endeavour for a brighter tomorrow,” he said.<\/p>\n

“As your first British Asian Prime Minister, and a devout Hindu, I also hope this can be a celebration of the fantastic ethnic and cultural diversity which makes the UK the place it is today,” he added.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty hosted a special Diwali reception<\/a> at 10 Downing Street, attended by prominent members of the Indian community and also Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and Preity Zinta.<\/p>\n

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Tonight Prime Minister @RishiSunak<\/a> welcomed guests from the Hindu community to Downing Street ahead of #Diwali<\/a> \u2013 a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness.<\/p>\n

Shubh Diwali to everyone across the UK and around the world celebrating from this weekend! pic.twitter.com\/JqSjX8f85F<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Prime Ministerial office-cum-residence was decorated in a theme of vibrant marigolds, rangoli and candles on Wednesday evening as the UK’s first couple marked a year since Mr Sunak took charge as Britain’s first Prime Minister of Indian heritage.<\/p>\n

A day later, on Thursday, entrepreneur and Noor Group of Hotels UK chief Roop Partap Choudhary said he was among a select group of guests at a special “Diwali Milan” hosted by the first couple at their Downing Street residence.<\/p>\n

“It’s an immense honour to represent not just myself but also my hometown Karnal and the incredible Indian hospitality industry on such a prestigious platform,” said Choudhary, who is preparing to launch the second branch of the popular Colonel Saab Indian restaurant at Trafalgar Square in London later this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n