British PM Theresa May: Diwali shows best of Hindu culture

In a message read out at Diwali celebrations organised by leading NRI businessmen Hinduja brothers at their residence here last night, May said, “Diwali gives us all the opportunity to reflect on life, teach respect and honour and to reflect on the events of the past in order to change the future”.

“Diwali is the celebration of the way of life, showing Hindu culture at its very best,” she said in her message.



The message was read out by Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel who pointed out that Prime Minister May is in Brussels, “fighting for our national interest in the negotiations on Brexit”.

In the message, the prime minister also noted that the Hindu community makes a vital contribution to life here across the UK as well as Europe.

“Our culture has been strengthened by the great variety of religious celebrations that now occur throughout the year,” she said.