#WATCH | Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner at New York City Mayor's Office says, "This year Diwali is so significant, first time in the history of New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has declared Diwali as a public holiday in the school of New York City, after years of… pic.twitter.com/wfelV1lmLa
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:52am on 12 Nov 2023,Sunday India Global
Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Mayor’s office, praised the historic decision to observe Diwali as a public school holiday for the first time. He attributed this achievement to years of dedicated advocacy by the Indian diaspora and Indian-American community. Chauhan said the community worked tirelessly to make this a reality. He highlighted the significance of Diwali as a festival of light over darkness. With the holiday, children can spend time with family and celebrate without missing school. Chauhan called it a great initiative and wished everyone a happy Diwali. The decision came after legislation designating Diwali a school holiday, a major win for local families.
