'My Indian cultural heritage is a deep part of who I am': Australian-born Senator Varun Ghosh

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Left image: Western Australia Senator Varun Ghosh was the first Senator to take the oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the Australian Parliament. Right Image: Senator Ghosh at the Parliament. Credit: AAP

Listen to this podcast with Varun Ghosh, a Labor Senator from Western Australia and the first Australian Senator to take his oath on the Bhagavad Gita. While affirming his identity as an Australian, he reflects on how his Indian heritage has shaped his life. Senator Ghosh, who was also part of the Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD), shares his views on Diwali being recognised as a public holiday in Australia and highlights the growing involvement of the Indian community in Australian politics.


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