NewsPhotos In Pics: Record-Breaking 26 Indian-Origin MPs Elected In UK General Election

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.

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Updated:Jul 05, 2024, 05:23 PM IST

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Rishi Sunak

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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)

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Among other notable Conservative winners were Suella Braverman, Priti Patel, and Claire Coutinho, each retaining their seats amidst a challenging electoral landscape.

Seema Malhotra (Left), Valerie Vaz (Center), Lisa Nandy (Right)

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The Labour Party, celebrating a landslide victory, saw its fair share of success among Indian diaspora candidates. Seema Malhotra comfortably held onto her seat, while Valerie Vaz and Lisa Nandy secured wins in their respective constituencies.

Gagan Mohindra (Left), Shivani Raja (Right)

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Gagan Mohindra retained his South West Hertfordshire seat for the Conservatives, while Shivani Raja made a gain for the party in the closely watched constituency of Leicester East, where she was contesting against fellow Indian-origin Labour candidate Rajesh Agrawal.

Jas Athwal (Left), Baggy Shanker (Centre), Satvir Kaur (Right)

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New faces emerged prominently within Labour's ranks, including Jas Athwal, Baggy Shanker, and Satvir Kaur, among others, marking a significant shift in parliamentary representation.

Munira Wilson

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For the Liberal Democrats, Munira Wilson's win in Twickenham was a standout moment in an election that saw the party making substantial gains.

Sojan Joseph

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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.