Washington DC, Nov. 7 -- Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna marked Diwali celebrations in the United States, hailing Democrats' electoral performance in the 2026 Midterms.

"Good over Bad; Light over Darkness; Knowledge over Ignorance. This Diwali, I will (be) celebrating Nov 3," Ro Khanna wrote on X.

The Democrats swept the polls, winning 254 seats in the House, flipping 44, and they now have 54 seats in the Senate, as they have gained control of Congress.

A Democratic majority in the House would allow the party to intensify congressional scrutiny of US President Donald Trump's administration through investigations and hearings. Control of the Senate would also give Democrats greater influence over legislation and presidential nomin...