US secretary of state Antony Blinken highlighted Rabindranath Tagore’s words at the state department’s Diwali reception. President Biden and vice president Harris participated, recognizing Diwali’s significance. Biden hosted a record Diwali event at the White House, inviting around 600 Indian-Americans.
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