# Indian-origin UK mayor showcases Haryanvi, Rajasthani culture 2026-08-09T06:43:20+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Parveen Rani, the first Indian-origin mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council in the UK, opened a South Asian Heritage Month exhibition on July 5 at the Bushey Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition features glimpses of Haryanvi and Rajasthani culture, including paintings and traditional dresses, and highlights the contributions of South Asian communities to British society. Rani, whose ancestral village is Rohna in Haryana’s Sonipat district, said the event is an opportunity to recognise generations that helped shape modern Britain. Her son, Tushar Dahiya, became the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK in May this year. The family moved to the UK from Haryana in 2013 and taught Hindi free of charge to local children. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Haryanvi culture, Hertsmere, Indian diaspora, mayors, South Asian Heritage Month, United Kingdom Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indian-origin-uk-mayor-showcases-haryanvi-rajasthani-culture/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indian-origin-uk-mayor-showcases-haryanvi-rajasthani-culture/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.