Justin Trudeau Wishes Diwali

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to social media to wish those celebrating a Happy Diwali. Mr Trudeau posted a photo of him lighting a ceremonial lamp during celebrations in the city of Ottawa, as members of the Indian diaspora looked on. But it's his choice of greeting that has a few people on social media riled up.

Canada's new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished the Indians in Canda in the country a happy Diwali describing it as a global festival that highlights the country's shared values of respect, inclusion and commitment to freedom.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to social media to wish those celebrating a Happy Diwali. Mr Trudeau posted a photo of him lighting a ceremonial lamp during celebrations in the city of Ottawa, as members of the Indian diaspora looked on. But it's his choice of greeting that has a few people on social media riled up.

Canada's new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished the Indians in Canda in the country a happy Diwali describing it as a global festival that highlights the country's shared values of respect, inclusion and commitment to freedom.