The Nebraska State Legislature in the US has adopted a resolution recognising the celebration of Deepavali, in what the Indian mission in Seattle described as a “historic” move for the state’s Hindu community.
The resolution was sponsored by State Senator John Frederickson and signed by Speaker John Arch on March 31.
The adoption of the resolution is a “historic” development for the Indian diaspora in the American Midwest and marks a “watershed moment” for the approximately 9,000 Hindus who call the “Cornhusker State” (Nebraska’s official nickname) home, the Consulate General of India in Seattle said in a statement.
The Consulate noted that Frederickson, whose district includes the Hindu Temple of Omaha established in 1993, has been a “long-time ally” of the community, frequently attending temple events.
While Hindus account for less than one per cent of Nebraska’s population, the passage of resolution LR 424 signals an “era of deep cultural integration and respect,” it said.
The​The Nebraska State Legislature in the US has adopted a resolution recognising the celebration of Deepavali, in what the Indian mission in Seattle described as a “historic” move for the state’s Hindu community.
The resolution was sponsored by State Senator John Frederickson and signed by Speaker John Arch on March 31.
The adoption of the resolution is a “historic” development for the Indian diaspora in the American Midwest and marks a “watershed moment” for the approximately 9,000 Hindus who call the “Cornhusker State” (Nebraska’s official nickname) home, the Consulate General of India in Seattle said in a statement.
The Consulate noted that Frederickson, whose district includes the Hindu Temple of Omaha established in 1993, has been a “long-time ally” of the community, frequently attending temple events.
While Hindus account for less than one per cent of Nebraska’s population, the passage of resolution LR 424 signals an “era of deep cultural integration and respect,” it said.
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