London
In a notable event organized by the Indian Minorities Foundation in London, UK parliamentarians came together to celebrate the achievements of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The ‘Namaste London: Resurgence of a New India’ event not only acknowledged India’s progress but also honored the significant contributions of the Indian Diaspora to both their host and home countries.
The event, attended by cross-party UK parliamentarians and diaspora leaders, included the UK launch of ‘Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann Ki Baat@100,’ capturing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dialogue with the nation since October 2014. Additionally, the book ‘Heartfelt: The Legacy of Faith — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sikhs’ by the NID Foundation was unveiled, showcasing the diverse dimensions of India’s cultural tapestry.
Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was among those who addressed the event.
Member of Parliament from Sutton and Cheam, Paul Stuart Scully, expressed his pride in the strong relationship between the UK and Indian families and communities. Drawing from his Indian minority heritage, he emphasized the values of philanthropy and entrepreneurship instilled in him, emphasizing continuous learning from Indian friends.
“I’ve seen first-hand how the UK and Indian families and communities work so well together. I’m, in fact, the product of an Indian minority myself,” he told ANI.
Scully, who serves as the tech minister, highlighted the parallel growth of Bengaluru and London as digital hubs, fostering collaboration in startups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurship.
