In Pics: Record-Breaking 26 Indian-Origin MPs Elected In UK General Election
In a historic election night, the UK saw a surge in Indian-origin representation in Parliament, with a record-breaking tally of approximately 26 MPs elected to the House of Commons. The results, declared on Friday, revealed a mixed outcome for parties across the board, but notably highlighted the success of Indian-origin candidates in both major political camps.
Rishi Sunak
Leading the charge for the Conservatives was outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, securing a resounding victory in his Richmond and Northallerton constituency. Despite a tough night for the Tories overall, Sunak expressed gratitude to his constituents, reaffirming his commitment to serving them in the years ahead.
Suella Braverman (Left), Priti Patel (Center), Claire Coutinho (Right)
Seema Malhotra (Left), Valerie Vaz (Center), Lisa Nandy (Right)
Gagan Mohindra (Left), Shivani Raja (Right)
Jas Athwal (Left), Baggy Shanker (Centre), Satvir Kaur (Right)
Munira Wilson
Sojan Joseph
The lights at Sojan Joseph's home in the sleepy village of Athirampuzha near Kottayam were not turned off on Thursday night because the entire household was waiting to hear the results from Ashford, one of Kent's constituencies in the United Kingdom. Sojan Joseph's father burst into tears and clapped his hands after his son, the Labour Party's candidate, defeated Damien Green of the Conservative and Unionist party by a margin of 1,779 votes.