UK Prime Minister hosts Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street
The event featured religious rituals, vegetarian food, and a speech by Prime Minister Andy Burnham regarding links with India.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted a Diwali reception at the official residence, 10 Downing Street. The event included religious rituals, vegetarian food, and a speech addressing community contributors.
Travel creator Shanu, who posts as @shinewithshanu on Instagram, attended the reception. She shared details of the evening in a video, noting decorations such as flowers, diyas, rangolis, and a murti of Lord Ganesha.
Prime Minister Burnham and his wife arrived at the event and lit a ceremonial diya. The gathering observed rituals including the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita, the chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, and the singing of the Hanuman Chalisa.
During his address, Burnham thanked people for their work in communities and public services. He stated that the government would continue to back community work.
The Prime Minister also spoke about the relationship between the UK and India. He said he would build the strongest possible links with India.
Burnham commented on the decorations at the residence, stating he did not remember it looking as amazing as it did for the festival.