Conservative Party: Leading professionals and entrepreneurs
The Conservative Party has just renominated seven outstanding British Indians, featuring top personalities such as Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel, and Suella Braverman. The lineup also consists of accomplished professionals and remarkable entrepreneurs.
Neil Shastri-Hurst and Neil Mahapatra: Diverse backgrounds
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, a healthcare law barrister and former British Army officer, contests from Solihull West and Shirley. Neil Mahapatra, founder of Kingsley Capital Partners, is a passionate cook of Indian food, contesting from Tunbridge Wells. (Image source: X)
Uday Nagaraju and Kanishka Narayan: Political legacies and pioneers
Uday Nagaraju (left), who is related to former Indian PM PV Narasimha Rao, is running for the North Bedfordshire seat. Kanishka Narayan (right), who could become the first ethnic minority MP from a Welsh constituency, is running for the Vale of Glamorgan seat. (Image source: X)
Labour Party: Experienced public servants and policy makers
The Labour Party has renominated seven British Indians, including candidates familiar with public office and policy circles, such as Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Valerie Vaz, and Seema Malhotra. (Image source: X)
Rajesh Agrawal and Jeevun Sandher: Business and economics experts
Rajesh Agrawal (left), former deputy mayor of London for business, is running for election in Leicester East. Dr Jeevun Sandher (right), who leads the economics team at the New Economics Foundation, is running in Loughborough. (Image source: X)
British Indians in other parties: Diverse political spectrum
British Indian candidates are also running for smaller parties, reflecting a broad political spectrum. Notable candidates include Mohmed Hanif Alli (left) from the Green Party and Anita Prabhakar (right) from the Lib Dems. (Image source: X)
Jas Athwal: Councillor with a vision
Jas Athwal, running for Ilford South, has been a committed councillor since 2010. He believes that moving to the UK offered a better future for his family and is dedicated to serving his community. (Image source: X)
Reva Gudi: Hindu heritage advocate
Dr. Reva Gudi, running for office in Feltham and Heston, is dedicated to promoting Hindu cultural heritage and values. She is committed to illustrating how these can have a positive impact on British society. (Image source: X)