I’d like to wish India and the Indian diaspora in the UK and around the world a very happy India Independence Day. Since achieving Independence we have seen India thrive as a nation and emerge in more recent years as one of the major economies in the world. The last 18 months have been difficult with Coronavirus impacting society in ways that we couldn’t have imagined before the pandemic. It has been humbling to see the Indian diaspora community in Brent and Harrow giving their all and supporting the wider community to get us through these tough times. India will play an integral role in the global recovery from the pandemic and I am in no doubt that the Indian diaspora in the UK will also play a crucial role in the UK’s recovery as we move forward.
