NEW YORK (TIP): South Asians of New York Celebrated Diwali with Former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman David Weprin. The event was Organized by Democratic district leader Dr Dilip Nath and Dr. Hari Shukla at Dr Shukla’s residence in Jamaica Estate. Dr. Shukla mentioned during ceremony that Lighting Diya is physically symbolic of eliminating darkness, and the spiritual meaning is to enlighten oneself from within. Once you illuminate from within there will be no hatred, no discrepancies, no gun violence but peace and brotherhood.
New York Governor Cuomo, Assemblyman Weprin and other speakers mentioned that New York City of 8.5 million population and GDP of about 2.5 trillion needs an experience, a proven leader and a proven administrator to run the city.
The small gathering of fifty people consisted of representatives of the Hindu, the Sikh, the Muslims and the Jains.
During gathering, South Asians showed their support to Governor Cuomo for New York Mayor’s Race by raising campaign fund for his mayoral election.
(Based on a press release)
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