New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Truth resonates with the eternal light of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which Trinidad and Tobago celebrates on October 20, 2025 - a national public holiday since 1966 in the dual-island Caribbean nation, 40% of whose 1.3 million population is of Indian origin.

Over the years, Divali has evolved into a national celebration embraced by people from all walks of life. Whether at the iconic Divali Nagar or in homes and villages across the nation, the festival embodies the triumph of light over darkness and truth over ignorance.

At a time when our nation yearns for leadership and renewal, Divali's timeless message offers moral and spiritual guidance. Trinidad and Tobago faces pressing challenges - economic hardship, u...