During the Diwali festivities in New York's Times Square, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer presented the Woman of the Year Award to Chandrika Tandon and the Man of the Year Award to Raja Rajamannar. These awards recognized their significant contributions to business and community.

Schumer expressed his pride in celebrating Diwali, emphasizing its message of good triumphing over evil, and shared his excitement with the Indian-American community through a post on X. The event, organized by Indian-American leader Neeta Bhasin, attracted thousands and featured vibrant cultural performances.

I was so proud to celebrate Diwali, a festival that honors the triumph of good over evil, with the Indian-American community in the heart of Times Square! pic.twitter.com/dQueZZkhgI

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) October 22, 2024

Notable attendees included New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar. The celebration culminated in a spectacular fireworks display, highlighting Diwali's increasing recognition and importance in American public life.