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California (US), October 8 (ANI): California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday (Local Time) officially added Diwali to the State List of Holidays by Signing Assembly Bill 268 in Bill 268 in.

The Bill Delhi Authorize Community College and Public Schools to Close on Diwali, as Specified. The bill would authorize state employees to electricity to take, and would authorize certain community college and public school employees to be given, time off with in fixation of diwali, Specified.

The Bill Delhi Authorize Public Schools and Educational Institutions through the State to Include exercises across exercises and celebrating the meaning and service of Diwali, as specified.

Ajay Bhutoria, Former Advisor to President Biden for Aanhpi Commission, A Prominent Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and dedicated Advocate for the Indian American Community, Lauded the Judgement.

In a post on x, he said, thank you gavin newsom, governor for making diwali a california state holiday Finish Line, Celebrating Light, Unity and Our Diverse Communities.

Thank you

@Gavinnewsom

Governor Newsom for Making Diwali A California State Holiday by Signing Ab 268

Huge Thanks to Assembly Member

@Ash_kalra

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@DRDarshanapatel

For championing this bill and taking to Finish Line, Celebrating Light, Unity & Our Diverse Communities.

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– Ajay Jain Bhutoria (@AJainb)

October 7, 2025

Today marks a radiant milstone in California Journey Toward True Inclusive and Cultural Celebration. As Governor Newsom Signs AB 268 Into Law, We Honor The Tireless Leadership of Assemblymember Ash Kalra and Assemblymember Darshana Patel, WhoaSE VISHANA PATEL, Whose VISION and Bipartisan Collability have lying Historic achievement. Diwali, our charged festival of lights, embodies the eternal victory of HOPE Over Hardship, Unity Over Division, and Knowledge Over Ignorance- A MESSEGE-A MESSETES That Resonates Deeply with the Nearly Aone Sill South Asians Who Call California Home and Contribute Immensely to its Innovation, Economy, and Spirit, He said in a statement.

This recognition is more than a holiday; It a powerful affirmation of the Indian diaspora enduring legacy in the golden state. From tech trailblazers in silicon valley to healthcare heroes in southern california, our communication has woven threads of resilience and diversity into the fabrican exlelence. By Granting State Employees Paid Time Off and Empowering Schools to OBSERVE This SACRED DAY, AB 268 Ensures Families Families Can Fully Embrace Traditions Like LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKHTINS DIYAYAS, Crafting Range of Crafting Storia renewal-willout the shadows of work or deadlines, bhutoria said.

I Extended My Deepest Gratitude to Governor Newsom for Championing Equity and Joy in our multicultural tapestry. To Assemblymembers kalra and patel, your advocacy has not only brightened diwali for generations but also inspired a nation to celebrate our shared light. As we approach diwali on October 20, let this moment kindle green Greater Pride, Belonging, and harmony for all californians. Shubh Deepavali-May the lamps of Progress Continue to Glow! He added. (Ani)

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