UK PM Boris Johnson invokes 'Ram and Sita' to call for Covid-19 fightback this Diwali

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has through a video message, extended Diwali greetings and called for optimism during the ongoing war against the coronavirus pandemic.

In his 2 minute 30 second video, Boris said: "Just as Lord Rama and his wife Sita found their way home after the defeat of the demon king Ravana, their way lit by many millions of lamps, so too we shall find our way through this, and we shall do so triumphantly."

"While undoubtedly there are huge challenges ahead, I have every confidence in the resilience and resolve and good sense of people across the country and that together we will overcome this virus, just as Diwali teaches us that light triumphs over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance," he added.

Listen to Boris Johnson's message in which he also praised the Indian community in the UK for all their efforts at ensuring a safe and secure Diwali amid a global pandemic.