Welsh First Minister joins official Diwali celebrations in Cardiff

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Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford joined Diwali celebration at the official Indian government in Cardiff on 26 October.

The 68-year-old Labour politician joined in with the traditional Indian dancing at Glamorgan Cricket club in Pontcanna, Cardiff, for the Hindu celebration of Diwali.

He was joined by Health Minister Baroness Eluned Morgan and Indian Honorary Consul Raj Aggarwal, who organised the event which was attended by hundreds of guests and included some exuberant celebrations.

Speaking at the event Raj Aggarwal spoke about the excitement in the British Asian community to have the UK’s first ever Asian Prime Minister.

Raj Aggarwal said: “This week has been a hugely important one in the story of Asian development in British society. As I’m sure you are all aware we now have the first ever Asian Prime Minister. Regardless of your political persuasion, this is a matter of vital importance. Something that was unthinkable in the 1970s and 80s, has come to pass, and now all British ethnic minorities can know for sure that there are no limits to their ambitions.”

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