As the festival of lights brightened homes and hearts across the world, several Indian-American leaders in the United States took a moment to extend their Diwali greetings. The messages showed their cultural roots and celebrated the triumph of good over evil.Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on Monday wished people across the globe a happy Diwali. “Happy Diwali – celebrating the Festival of Lights around the world, as good triumphs over evil. A very Happy Diwali to all,” Patel wrote on X.Patel, the first Indian-American to lead the FBI, took his oath of office earlier this year with his hand on the Bhagavad Gita. His appointment marked a historic moment for the Indian-American community in the United States. Republican leader and Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also shared his festive wishes on X. “Happy Diwali! May the light prevail over darkness,” the ex-DOGE lead said.In Texas, governor Greg Abbott celebrated Diwali at his mansion in Austin over the weekend. India’s Consul General DC Manjunath attended the event. The Consulate General of India in Houston shared updates on X: “Diwali 2025 celebrations at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Texas! Heartfelt thanks to Governor @GregAbbott_TX for continuing this beautiful tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indo-American community, spreading the spirit of light, unity, and togetherness. ”Several members of Congress also joined in the celebrations. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Congressman Pete Sessions conveyed their Diwali greetings, while Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrat Suzan DelBene participated in community events marking the festival.Diwali is marked with traditional lamps, sweets, and family gatherings. In the United States, millions of people from the Indian diaspora celebrate it, keeping their cultural heritage alive while sharing its message of hope, light, and goodness with their communities.
