Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has extended warm Diwali greetings to Fiji’s Hindu community and all Fijians celebrating the Festival of Lights, urging them to embrace the spirit of unity, peace, and compassion.
In his Diwali message, Rabuka reflected on the story of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, describing it as a timeless reminder of righteousness, endurance, and the triumph of light over darkness.
“As we celebrated Fiji Day just days ago, we reaffirmed our shared purpose — to build a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation,” he said.
“Diwali now calls us to continue that journey by nurturing the light within us — the light of truth, compassion, and justice.”
Addressing the nation’s current challenges, including the drug crisis, the spread of HIV infections, and lingering social divisions, the Prime Minister said that “even a flicker of light can break through darkness” and encouraged Fijians to be agents of positive change.
He added that the principles of the Ocean of Peace — peace, unity, forgiveness, and inclusive progress — find true expression in the meaning of Diwali.
“This is not just a festival of lights, but a call to action: to bring healing where there is pain, dialogue where there is stubbornness, and unity where there is division.”
Support our Journalism
No-nonsense journalism. No paywalls. Whether you’re in Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, or India, you can support The Australia Today by taking a paid subscription via Patreon or donating via PayPal — and help keep honest, fearless journalism alive.
