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| Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau(Reuters) |
In a warm gesture of team spirit and goodwill, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his warmest aspirations to the Hindu people as they celebrate Navratri. Taking to his professional social media platform, Trudeau voiced his sentiments, saying, "Happy Navratri! I'm sending my warmest wishes to individuals of the Hindu community and all the people who are celebrating this commemoration
Happy Navratri! I’m sending my warmest wishes to members of the Hindu community and all those who are celebrating this festival. https://t.co/ISCjvJqnKJ
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 15, 2023
Navratri is an important and sacred festival of Hinduism, symbolizing the victory of Goddess Durga over the bull-headed demon Mahishasura and the eternal triumph of good over evil. This is a time when women’s empowerment is celebrated in particular, with friends and family gathering, celebrating age-old traditions with prayers, fun games, special meals and the lighting of fireworks.
A press release issued by the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada summed up the highlight of this vibrant celebration.
Trudeau went on to emphasize the importance of Navratri as an opportunity for Canadians to deepen their understanding of Hindu culture and recognize the invaluable contributions Hindu communities make to the social, cultural and economic fabric of Canada is the atom of the tent.
For all Canadians, Navratri provides an opportunity to learn more about the rich history and culture of the Hindu community and recognize their invaluable contributions to the social, cultural and economic fabric of Canada," he said
Today’s celebration reminds us that diversity is one of Canada’s greatest strengths. On behalf of my family and the Government of Canada, I represent all those celebrating Navratri this year."
This gracious message from Prime Minister Trudeau underscores the significance of cultural change and harmony, celebrating the wealthy tapestry of variety within Canada. It's a heartfelt reminder of the strength that lies in embracing distinct cultures and traditions
However, amidst these warm sentiments, it is essential to observe that this message comes in the wake of an earlier statement via Prime Minister Trudeau in Canada's parliament, where he expressed concerns approximately the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The Indian government has strongly dismissed these allegations as "nonsense" and "provocative". India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement stressing that such allegations were baseless and reiterated India’s commitment to the rule of law and democratic values
The tensions surrounding this difficulty have revealed a massive disagreement between the 2 international locations. As the diplomatic discourse unfolds, it is important to recognize the spirit of harmony and diversity celebrated in the course of Navratri, whilst addressing concerns through respectful and optimistic dialogue
Differences between countries should not obscure the beauty of cultural exchange and a shared understanding of the value of diversity in today’s globalized world.
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