The Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Pradeep Rajpurohit, drew a striking parallel between the United National Congress (UNC)’s triumph in the April 28 general election and the Hindu festival of Divali. Speaking at a Divali celebration hosted by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at her Siparia constituency office in Penal on October 11, Rajpurohit emphasized the symbolic significance of the UNC’s return to power after a decade in opposition. He described the election victory as a “second Divali,” following the official celebration on October 20, marking the end of what he termed a “decade-long vanvas” (exile) for the UNC. Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar echoed this sentiment, reflecting on her party’s journey back to governance and expressing gratitude to the electorate for their support. The event, organized in collaboration with the Siparia Women’s Association, featured traditional Hindu rituals, cultural performances, and a procession attended by government ministers and diplomats. Rajpurohit also highlighted the warm diplomatic ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago, noting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulatory message to Persad-Bissessar and his recent visit to the Caribbean nation as part of efforts to strengthen South-South cooperation. The celebration underscored the cultural and political connections between the two nations, with participants engaging in acts of reverence and unity, including the symbolic charanasparsha (feet touching) performed by UNC deputy leader Jearlean John towards Persad-Bissessar.