Our new prime minister celebrates Diwali, but what does the Hindu festival stand for?
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Emmanuel Gill2022-10-25T10:22:00
Rishi Sunak officially become the UK’s first Hindu prime minister today, on the second day of Diwali. But what is the significance of this 'festival of light' and how can Christians introduce the Light of the World to our Hindu friends and neighbours? Urban missionary Emmanuel Gill explains
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