I have never come across a family where every member is whole heartedly immersed in politics, ready and willing to serve our community, as that of Navin and Rekha Shah. Perhaps it is statutory obligation to be member of Shah’s family! It will indeed be a proud day for not only Shah family but all British Indians when Rekha is installed as Mayor of Harrow on 19th May. Congratulations to AV for publishing Rekha’s memoir in “Leading Lights” Now it feels we know this luminous family intimately!
Navin who just retained his Brent and Harrow London Assembly seat was Councillor and Leader of Harrow Council for long time before his daughter Aneka took over his Kenton seat, first step on the political ladder to higher aspiration. I hope it will not be too long before their solicitor son follows the family tradition and becomes Councillor.
The most pleasing aspect of Navin and Rekha is that whenever we have approached them for help and assistance, they have willingly taken up our cases, although we may not be Harrow residents. Asian community has also benefitted immensely from family’s involvement in politics. Let us wish Rekha a wonderful and fulfilling year as Mayor of Harrow, although it would be a demanding year for the whole family!
Bhupendra M. Gandhi
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