The election for the Mayor of London is scheduled for May 2 and the battleground of candidates difficult the incumbent, Sadiq Khan, is step by step increasing with two Indian-origin entrepreneurs within the race as unbiased candidates.
While businessman Tarun Ghulati, 63, had launched his mayoral marketing campaign throughout a go to to India on the finish of final 12 months, property entrepreneur Shyam Bhatia, 62, is the most recent entrant to the competition making up practically a dozen candidates. Ghulati’s election tagline is “trust and growth” and Batra has gone for “ambassador of hope”.
“There is a growing belief that the current incumbent has lost support and another major party contender is considered very uninspiring by the voters,” Ghulati instructed PTI.
“I am standing as an independent candidate to become the next Mayor of London because I want to encourage the free flow of ideas and policies without party ideology and bias. I am getting ideas from the people and will accordingly work for the people involving them where feasible in the decision-making process,” he mentioned.
Making London secure for all, getting London shifting once more, levelling up for Londoners, strengthening London’s communities, and championing London are among the many high priorities for the town the Delhi-born strategic advisor has known as dwelling for over 20 years.
“London is ranked the best city in the world and is a proud global city. As Mayor of London, I am determined to do whatever it takes to ensure that London, my chosen home, retains its place as the leading global city and that all Londoners feel safe, secure and empowered with opportunities for growth,” he mentioned.
Asked about his choice to launch his mayoral marketing campaign in India, he added: “India is my janambhoomi, where I was born, and London is my karambhoomi, where I do my work. It was very important for me to get the blessings of elders, parents, family and well-wishers. That is why I chose to kickstart and launch my campaign for Mayor of London in India.”
With a former secretary within the authorities of India father, Ghulati shares one thing in widespread with the opposite Indian-origin candidate within the race whose father additionally served within the Indian authorities.
“I am deeply troubled by the current state of the city. It saddens me to witness residents being taken advantage of and victimised by a defunct policy system. I am fully committed to devoting my energy and passion to this cause,” mentioned UK-born Batra.
As founding father of a “private bespoke financial business” geared in direction of inexpensive property possession and frugal business selections, the British Indian property businessman feels he has the precise credentials to beat the hurdles to take cost of working the UK capital.
“I understand that the road ahead will be challenging, with days and nights filled with overwhelming obstacles. It is precisely these difficulties that we must overcome to regain and restore our city to its rightful place,” he mentioned.
The official nominations for these contesting the Mayor of London elections happen in March, at which level they need to current their requisite assist base by means of signatures and deposit. The last checklist of candidates shall be introduced on April 2, a month earlier than the election.
Besides the 2 British Indians, these declaring their intention thus far to problem Labour Party’s Sadiq Khan from profitable a 3rd four-year time period within the put up embody: Susan Hall (Conservative Party); Rob Blackie (Liberal Democrats); Howard Cox (Reform UK); Zoe Garbett (Green Party); Natalie Campbell (unbiased); Amy Gallagher (unbiased); Rayhan Haque (unbiased); and Andreas Michli (unbiased).
Published By:
Girish Kumar Anshul
Published On:
Jan 12, 2024
Source: www.indiatoday.in
