It was pleasure and privilege to read in AV about Diwali celebrations in HOC with beautiful photographs, manifesting the very essence of Diwali. The occasion was further enhanced by the presence of distinguished politicians and leading community members, notable names being that of Lord Popat, Lord Gadhia, Lord Dholakia, MPs Priti Patel, Bob Blackman, Dominic Grieve, Virendra Sharma, Shailesh Vara, Sajed Javid, C. B. Patel, Trupti Patel, Kanti Nagda and many more leading personalities. It was sponsored by many businesses and organizations.
The notable absentees were some leading “Founder Members” of “Labour Friends of India” who are normally first to grace such occasions. There is imaginary or perceived belief that Labour Party under new leadership is moving away from British Indian (Hindus, Sikhs, Jains) and Jewish communities, although being decorous, I would hesitate to contribute to this fiddle-faddle corridor of conspiracy theory. So it is high time for Labour politicians to dispel this draconian theory once and for all with actions, before corrosion become permanent and regain their popularity amongst these hard working, extremely loyal, law abiding communities, so eloquently acknowledge by elocutionist Lord Popat in his thundering speech.
I now look forward to reading in AV/GS celebrating Christmas in HOC.
Bhupendra M. Gandhi
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