Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared his good wishes on Diwali over social media. He lit diyas as a symbol of triumph of good over evil. He also emphasized staying safe this Diwali in a special video message keeping the COVID19 pandemic in mind. He also issued a statement on Bandi Chhor Divas.
Diwali reminds us that truth, light, and goodness will always prevail. To celebrate that hopeful message and mark this important festival, I joined a virtual celebration earlier this evening. Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! pic.twitter.com/2xLrqPW68u
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 13, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes everyone celebrating a happy #Diwali: https://t.co/V0esDpA4Du pic.twitter.com/t4FDrFmG7R
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) November 14, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes a happy Bandi Chhor Divas to all those celebrating: https://t.co/J4WHUfM0hx
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) November 14, 2020
Other Federal Ministers such as Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and Procurement Minister Anita Anand also took to Twitter to share their Diwali messages. Procurement Minister Anita Anand shared her Diwali wishes alongside a picture from Trudeau's office.
Today, we join Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. I wish a happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating. 🪔
— Marco Mendicino (@marcomendicino) November 13, 2020
Honoured to have joined Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau and my colleagues @RajSaini4KitCen, @gary_srp, @BardishKW, @KamalKheraLib and @SoniaLiberal amongst others, for the annual virtual Diwali on the Hill celebrations! 🪔#DiwaliOnTheHill #FestivalOfLights pic.twitter.com/JB72J5uFkJ
— Anita Anand (@AnitaOakville) November 13, 2020
The Prime Minister and the BC Government are both reminding us that with a surge in COVID19 cases right across the country and in our own province of BC to please exercise caution during the Diwali festivities.
Our fight against COVID-19 is far from over. Cases are still rising, and we’re seeing record spikes across the country. We need to reverse these trends right now. We need to wash our hands, wear our masks, keep our distance, and download the #COVIDAlert app.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 14, 2020
Diwali is a time to celebrate the victory of light over darkness, good over evil & knowledge over ignorance.
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) November 13, 2020
This year will be different due to #Covid19 — it means celebrating only with people we live with.
Have a safe & happy #Diwali! Let the light in — not the virus. pic.twitter.com/dIjstOqbpZ
दिवाली अंधकार पर प्रकाश की, बुराई पर अच्छाई की और अज्ञान पर ज्ञान की विजय का उत्सव मनाने का समय है। इस वर्ष यह उत्सव कोविड19 के कारण भिन्न होगा - इस का अर्थ है केवल उन्हीं लोगों के साथ उत्सव मनाना जिन के साथ हम रहते हैं। pic.twitter.com/9W9k1OcXxn
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) November 13, 2020
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