Texas Governor Abbott Celebrates Diwali 2025 at Mansion

Houston, Oct 20 (PTI) Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Diwali 2025 with a special event at the Governor's Mansion. This annual gathering brings the Indo-American community together each year to commemorate the festival of lights. The Sunday celebration saw participation from D. C. Manjunath, the Consul General of India in Houston, as well as prominent Indo-American community members and elected officials.

Governor Abbott, along with First Lady Cecilia Abbott, joined guests in lighting the ceremonial lamp, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In his speech, Governor Abbott expressed appreciation for the Indian-American community's contributions to Texas’s progress, innovation, and diversity.

Consul General Manjunath extended his gratitude to Governor Abbott for his ongoing support and acknowledgment of Indian culture. He remarked that such celebrations foster understanding and reinforce the bonds of friendship between India and the United States. These Diwali gatherings at the Governor’s Mansion highlight Texas's inclusive spirit and the energetic presence of the Indo-American community in diverse sectors.

Governor Abbott has been hosting Diwali celebrations since 2018, making exceptions only in 2020 when the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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