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AustraliaUS lawmakers reintroduce bill to make Diwali an American federal holiday; 19 co-sponsors back move
Headline via Hindustan Times · first report 10 Nov, 08:20 IST, latest 10 Nov, 12:36 IST
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7 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Economic Times at 10 Nov, 08:20 IST; the latest is from The Hindu at 10 Nov, 12:36 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.
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US Congresswoman Grace Meng has reintroduced the Diwali Day Act to make Diwali a federal holiday in the United States, saying the move would recognise the contributions of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities and send a strong message against rising…
A group of Indian-American lawmakers supports legislation to establish Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States. Congresswoman Grace Meng leads the initiative alongside 14 other representatives advocating for the recognition of Diwali. This…
The Diwali Day Act has secured the backing of 19 lawmakers, including Indian-origin representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Suhas Subramanyam, Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna and Ami Bera
Grace Meng said the legislation would help Americans understand the festival's significance and recognise the cultural traditions of different communities.
If the Bill is passed by Congress, Deepavali would become the 12th federally recognised holiday in the United States
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The reports8 reports
- The Economic Times Diwali may now light up US' federal holiday calendar
- Telangana Today Grace Meng reintroduces bill to make Diwali a US federal holiday
- The Times of India Diwali as US federal holiday? 19 lawmakers back fresh push
- Deccan Chronicle US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Make Diwali a Federal Holiday
- Free Press Journal US Lawmaker Grace Meng Reintroduces Diwali Day Act To Make Festival Of Lights A Federal Holiday
- Hindustan Times US lawmakers reintroduce bill to make Diwali an American federal holiday; 19 co-sponsors back move
- ABP Live Diwali Holiday Bill Returns To US House With Backing From 5 Indian-Origin Lawmakers
- The Hindu Bill in U.S. Congress to recognise Deepavali as federal holiday, 19 lawmakers back proposal
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