Five Indian-American lawmakers have joined 14 other US representatives in backing fresh legislation to designate Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States. The Diwali Day Act, reintroduced in the House of Representatives under the leadership of Congresswoman Grace Meng, has secured the support of 19 lawmakers and seeks to recognise the festival as an official national holiday.
Source: 5 Indian-origin lawmakers among 19 backing Diwali federal holiday bill in US