Dozens of organisations and individuals have criticised Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, for partnering with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (UK), a known Hindutva group, for this year’s Diwali celebration in London.
Opposition leaders, in their Diwali greetings, expressed hope that the festival would usher in harmony, justice, and prosperity, subtly addressing concerns about the divisive politics of the BJP and the Union government.