NEW YORK (TIP): Indian Consulate here hosted a reception  for Indian American media in celebration of Diwali. At the first of its kind meet and greet ,  Ambassador Jaiswal said  that a  lot is happening in the women’s space  from grassroots action to President of India. We need  a lot more. I think we have to be able to create a more wholesome society. Participation of womenfolk  is very important. We want more and more women to come in the public space;  more and more women to join in the journey to build the nation. At the Consulate,  we are fortunate that majority of our colleagues happen to be women.  Happy Diwali. Let’s enjoy together. Let’s  greet each other and let’s celebrate together. Thank you very much.”

Earlier, Ambassador Jaiswal lighted a Diya which is a traditional ceremony for any event. He was joined by Yoshita Singh, Thomas Oomen, Dr. Sudhir Parikh and Prof. Indrajit S Saluja.

Sharanjit Singh Thind and Jay Jasbir Singh presented a Citation on behalf of the Town of Hempstead to Ambassador Jaiswal. Prof. Indrajit S Saluja joined in the presentation. A brief entertainment program curated by Sunny Thakkar of Sneh Arts added to the charm of the event. Radhika Krishnaraj and Harsh Chitroda  sang  a few Bollywood songs. A large number of media persons and consulate staff attended  the event.