Boris Johnson expresses admiration for British Indians in Diwali message
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday expressed his admiration and respect for the British Indian community in his message for Diwali, which he said offers a sense of optimism and togetherness.
In a video message released from Downing Street on Twitter, Johnson noted running through the festival is the uplifting message of good over evil, hope over despair, knowledge over ignorance.
To British Indians, for whom this festival means so much, I want to express my personal admiration and respect for everything you do for our country. Quite simply, Britain would be a lesser country without your contribution, said Johnson.
From running our most successful businesses to leading scientific research, serving the public in our NHS (National Health Service), our police, our Armed Forces, at every turn making our country more prosperous, healthy, generous and secure, he said.
Tracing some of the many highlights of Diwali around the UK, he referred to famously lit-up Golden Mile in the ...