Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Hindu temples and wore multiple ‘bracelets’ (religious threads) amid Diwali celebrations in the country.
Trudeau on November 3 shared a short video on social media platform X, where he can be seen celebrating Diwali with Indian-origin Canadians.
“I got these bracelets when I was in three different Hindu temples over the past few months. They're good luck. Yeah, protection," Trudeau said referring to the sacred threads on his wrist.
The Liberal Party’s leader visited three different temples and interacted with the members of the Hindu community, while eating a plate of jalebis.
Happy Diwali!So many special moments shared celebrating with the community this week. pic.twitter.com/rCTrJx6OMc
Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 2, 2024
The video comes amid a diplomatic firestorm between the governments of India and Canada. Trudeau and his government have accused New Delhi of assassinating its citizen and Sikh separatists and has named Indian high commissioner as a “person of interest” in the probe related to the incident.
Earlier, in a statement, Trudeau said Diwali celebrates the “triumph of good over evil”.
“Today, we join millions of people in Canada and around the world to celebrate Diwali.
“Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, of knowledge over ignorance. On this day, families will gather to pray at mandirs, exchange gifts, and take part in festivities across the country. Homes will be lit with candles and diyas. Fireworks will embrace the sky. This is a holiday of hope, and the bright lights of Diwali encourage us all to defeat darkness and find purpose,” he said in the statement issued on October 31.
“Diwali in Canada would not be possible without our incredible Indo-Canadian community. Indo-Canadians represent the best of Canada – as artists and entrepreneurs, as doctors and teachers, as leaders in business, community, and culture. On Diwali, we celebrate them and the light they carry across Canada’s communities,” he added.
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