Diwali at 10, Downing street with David Cameron

KOLKATA: Prominent figures from the Indian community in Britain celebrated Diwali with Prime Minister David Cameron and his UK-India Diaspora champion Priti Patel at Ten Downing Street. The reception was held in advance and celebrated the contribution the Indian diaspora makes to the UK and the strong links between the UK and India.
"Diwali is a great celebration, which shows how hope triumphs over despair, light over darkness and good over evil.It was fantastic to see so many leading figures in the Indian community coming together with the Prime Minister David Cameron to reflect on the importance of Diwali and what we can learn from the festival. As Diwali marks the start of a new year, we can look back on a year where UK-Indian relations have grown closer and more successes for the Indian diaspora," Priti Patel said.
"The reception at Number Ten reinforces the proactive way the Government is engaging with the Indian Diaspora in this country. Diwali is now a festival which transcends religion and culture and is celebrated by many across Britain," she added.