Blinken quotes Rabindranath Tagore at Diwali reception, hails South Asian contributions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the significance of Diwali at the State Department's reception, emphasizing its message of light overcoming darkness. He praised the diversity and contributions of South Asian Americans, naming key figures like Vice President Kamala Harris and World Bank President Ajay Banga, while wishing for a peaceful and prosperous future.