The Conservative Friends of India hosted their flagship reception at Conservative Party Conference, which was held in Manchester this year.
The reception – which is always a sell out and the largest reception at Party Conference – was extra special this year, as the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP also attended.
It was a moment of great pride for CF India, as they hosted the first Prime Minister of British Indian origin.
Speaking at the reception, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Conservative Friends of India for the role it plays in representing British Indians in the Party, as well as acting as the “Living Bridge” between the UK and India.
The reception was co-hosted with the High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami.
The reception featured the highest number of Cabinet Minister which reflected the Party’s commitment to British Indians and India. Cabinet Ministers included the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Home Secretary, Rt Hon Suella Braverman MP, Defence Secretary, Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP and Health Secretary Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP.
Other guests included Chairman of the Conservative Party Greg Hands MP, Mayor of West Midlands Andy Street, Bob Blackman MP, Dean Russell MP, Theresa Villiers MP, Steve Tuckwell MP, Felicity Buchan MP, Wendy Morton MP, Paul Scully MP, Pam Gosal MSP (West Scotland), Sandesh Gulhane MSP (Glasgow Region) and Lord Kulveer Ranger.
Long standing CF India member and former Home Secretary Rt Hon Priti Patel MP also attended. Priti spoke about her love for CF India and commitment to support the organisation.
Speaking during the reception, Co-Chairs Reena Ranger and Ameet Jogia paid tribute to the Prime Minister and thanked members for their support in making CF India the largest organisation within the Party.
