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United States President Donald Trump marked Diwali celebrations at the White House Oval Office alongside members of the Indian American community and diplomats. Indian entrepreneur Vishal Gondal gifted Trump a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa. Attendees included India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, Chef Vikas Khanna, and Canadian businesswoman Ruby Dhalla. The White House tradition began in 2003 under President George W. Bush, with President Barack Obama lighting the first diya in 2009. The diya lighting ceremony fosters unity among entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Attendees included India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, Chef Vikas Khanna, and Canadian businesswoman Ruby Dhalla. The White House tradition began in 2003 under President George W.
Bush, with President Barack Obama lighting the first diya in 2009. The diya lighting ceremony fosters unity among entrepreneurs and community leaders.